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Orbis Essence In Hair Milk Versus Ruban De Chouchou Hair Milk

Leave-in Treatment

Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on April 24, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both leave-in treatments. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Orbis Essence In Hair Milk 34 ingredients

Ruban De Chouchou Hair Milk 54 ingredients

About this product

At a glance

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Orbis Essence In Hair Milk 34 ingredients

Ruban De Chouchou Hair Milk 54 ingredients

Benefits

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

Hair Milk

Water

Skin Conditioning

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

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Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Dimethicone

Dipropylene Glycol

Steartrimonium Chloride

Preservative

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Glycerin

Humectant

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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Skin Conditioning

Amodimethicone

Methylparaben

Preservative

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Behenyl Alcohol

Emollient

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

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Propylparaben

Preservative

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Citric Acid

Buffering

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

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Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract

Skin Conditioning

Arginine

Masking

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Skin Conditioning

Beeswax

Emulsion Stabilising

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Quaternium-33

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial

Phytosterols

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Ceramide Ng

Ceramide AP

Ceramide Ag

Ceramide NP

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rosa Canina Fruit Extract

Astringent

Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed

Humectant

Crataegus Monogyna Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract

Cleansing

Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract

Masking

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

Cleansing

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate

Antioxidant

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Peucedanum Japonicum Leaf/Stem Extract

Humectant

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning

Cholesterol

Emollient

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Achillea Millefolium Extract

Xanthan Gum

Carbomer

Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract

Astringent

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Ceramide EOP

Isopropyl Alcohol

Phenoxyethanol

Parfum

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Steartrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Methylparaben, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylparaben, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Beeswax, Quaternium-33, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Alcohol Denat., Phytosterols, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide NP, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed, Crataegus Monogyna Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Peucedanum Japonicum Leaf/Stem Extract, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ceramide EOP, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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!

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Dimethicone

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone 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.

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Arginine

Masking, Skin Conditioning

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
It helps improve product application.
It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient, Emulsifying

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.

This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe

Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate

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:

Learn more about Citric Acid

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.