Luseta Tangle Free Hair Mask Versus Ion Keratin Smoothing Masque
Updated on October 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Luseta Tangle Free Hair Mask 25 ingredients
Ion Keratin Smoothing Masque 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Luseta Tangle Free Hair Mask 25 ingredients
Ion Keratin Smoothing Masque 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Amodimethicone
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDisodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Steartrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Amodimethicone, Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Laureth-7, Tetrasodium EDTA, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Hydrated Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-6 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Protein
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-6 Dioleate, Cetyl Esters, Sorbitol, Glycol Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Parfum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, DMDM Hydantoin, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Protein, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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