MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask Versus Virtue Flourish Thickening & Hydrating Mask for Thinning Hair
Updated on November 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
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
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask 36 ingredients
Virtue Flourish Thickening & Hydrating Mask for Thinning Hair 109 ingredients
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MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask 36 ingredients
Virtue Flourish Thickening & Hydrating Mask for Thinning Hair 109 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Polyquaternium-37
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningSteareth-2
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Parfum, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Glucose, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyquaternium-37, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Steareth-2, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Chlorphenesin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15985, CI 19140, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Isododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientKeratin
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicNiacinamide
Smoothing
Quercus Petraea Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Seed Protein
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingSphinganine
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientCoffea Robusta Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDextran
Calcium Pantothenate
Sodium PCA
HumectantXylitol
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingGalactoarabinan
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Arginine
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingAspartic Acid
MaskingPCA
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
HumectantAmodimethicone
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningCaprylic Acid
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Zinc Chloride
SoothingPhenylalanine
MaskingHistidine
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantAcetic Acid
BufferingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
Silica
Abrasive
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingC11-15 Alketh-15
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingPotassium Lactate
BufferingPolyquaternium-37
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningEthyl Linoleate
Emollient
Glycine
Buffering
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Laureth-9
EmulsifyingSodium Phosphate
BufferingPhytic Acid
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dimethicone, Cetyl Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isododecane, Glycerin, Ceteareth-20, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Keratin, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Biotin, Niacinamide, Quercus Petraea Fruit Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Sphinganine, Caffeine, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Coffea Robusta Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Triheptanoin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Dextran, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium PCA, Xylitol, Trehalose, Sodium Lactate, Galactoarabinan, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Arginine, Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Fructooligosaccharides, Amodimethicone, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Polysorbate 60, Gluconolactone, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Caprylic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Zinc Chloride, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Butylene Glycol, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Lactic Acid, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Acetic Acid, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Silica, Calcium Gluconate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, C11-15 Alketh-15, Sodium Phytate, Trideceth-12, Potassium Lactate, Polyquaternium-37, Sodium Metabisulfite, Pyridoxine Hcl, Ethyl Linoleate, Glycine, Ethyl Oleate, Sorbitan Oleate, Laureth-9, Sodium Phosphate, Phytic Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinDimethicone 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 DimethiconeCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholParfum 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 ParfumPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolCetearyl 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 AlcoholWe don't have a description for Polyquaternium-37 yet.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidSorbitan Oleate is created from compounds in oleic acid and sorbitol.
It is used to stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together, such as oils and water.
According to a manufacturer, the ingredient Sorbitan Monooleate shares an INCI name with this one.
Sorbitan Oleate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also worsen oily skin.
Learn more about Sorbitan OleateChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinThis ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolIngredient Ratings
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