Orbis Essence In Hair Milk Versus Orbis Treatment Hair Water
Updated on January 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe leave-in treatments. They have a total of 5 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 common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Orbis Essence In Hair Milk 34 ingredients
Orbis Treatment Hair Water 23 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Orbis Essence In Hair Milk 34 ingredients
Orbis Treatment Hair Water 23 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Heptanol
Perfuming
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopentyldiol
HumectantPEG-5 Soy Sterol
EmulsifyingDihydroxymethylsilylpropoxy Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Casein
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Maltitol
HumectantArginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Aspartic Acid
MaskingSerine
MaskingThreonine
Valine
MaskingAlanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantPCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingSorbitol
Humectant
PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dimethicone, Heptanol, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Isopentyldiol, PEG-5 Soy Sterol, Dihydroxymethylsilylpropoxy Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Casein, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Maltitol, Arginine, Glycine, Aspartic Acid, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Alanine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Histidine, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Phenyl Trimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Amodimethicone
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Creatine
Skin ConditioningCetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantPropanediol
SolventDistearyldimonium Chloride
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningCeteth-20
CleansingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Water, Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Sodium Citrate, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Steartrimonium Chloride, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Creatine, Cetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Propanediol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Gamma-Docosalactone, Phytosterols, Ceteth-20, Isopropyl Alcohol
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 WaterDimethicone 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 DimethiconeThis 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 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 AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
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