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Orbis Essence In Hair Milk Versus Kristin Ess Hair Weightless Shine Leave-In Conditioner

Leave-in Treatment

Leave-in Conditioner

Japanese Brand Japan

American Brand United States

Updated on April 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, silicones and sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Orbis Essence In Hair Milk 34 ingredients

Kristin Ess Hair Weightless Shine Leave-In Conditioner 29 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

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Orbis Essence In Hair Milk 34 ingredients

Kristin Ess Hair Weightless Shine Leave-In Conditioner 29 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Essence In Hair Milk

Water

Dimethicone

Heptanol

Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate

Isopentyldiol

PEG-5 Soy Sterol

Dihydroxymethylsilylpropoxy Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Casein

Skin Conditioning

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

PEG-12 Dimethicone

Maltitol

Arginine

Glycine

Aspartic Acid

Serine

Threonine

Valine

Alanine

Proline

Phenylalanine

Isoleucine

Histidine

PCA

Sodium Lactate

Sorbitol

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PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether

Skin Conditioning

Phenyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

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Cetrimonium Chloride

Antimicrobial

Citric Acid

Buffering

EDTA

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Weightless Shine Leave-In Conditioner

Water

C11-15 Pareth-12

Parfum

Algin

Chitosan

Carrageenan

Coco-Glucoside

Cleansing

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Humectant

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning

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Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil

Moisturising

Sargassum Filipendula Extract

Skin Protecting

Hypnea Musciformis Extract

Skin Protecting

Gelidiella Acerosa Extract

Skin Protecting

Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein

Cleansing

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Cetrimonium Chloride

Antimicrobial

Amodimethicone

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

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Trideceth-12

Emulsifying

Quaternium-80

Glycerin

Humectant

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Sorbitol

Humectant

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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Citric Acid

Buffering

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

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Potassium Sorbate

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Behentrimonium Methosulfate is an ammonium salt. It is mainly used to prevent static in haircare products as a surfactant.

Surfactants have differing ends: one side is hydrophilic while the other end is hydrophobic.

Surfactants also help your cleansers remove pollutants more easily from the skin.

Learn more about Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Cetrimonium Chloride

Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Preservative

This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.

Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.

Citric Acid

Buffering, Masking

Citric 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:

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

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.

Sorbitol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.

As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.

It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.

Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water