Oshima Tsubaki Hair Water Versus Shiseido Tsubaki Premium Repair Hair Water Mist
Updated on October 25, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and parabens
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Ingredient Info
Oshima Tsubaki Hair Water 19 ingredients
Shiseido Tsubaki Premium Repair Hair Water Mist 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Oshima Tsubaki Hair Water 19 ingredients
Shiseido Tsubaki Premium Repair Hair Water Mist 23 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Seed Oil
Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
PCA
Humectant
Dimethyl Glutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-64
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Dicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Isopropanolamine
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Betaine, PCA, Dimethyl Glutamic Acid, Polyquaternium-64, Steartrimonium Chloride, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropanolamine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSteartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Camellia Seed Oil
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPPG-20
Skin ConditioningDecyltetradeceth-10
EmulsifyingIsopropanolamine
BufferingEDTA
Ammonium Lactate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
PPG-2-Deceth-12
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Steartrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Lactic Acid, Camellia Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Royal Jelly Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, PPG-20, Decyltetradeceth-10, Isopropanolamine, EDTA, Ammonium Lactate, Butylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Tocopherol, PPG-2-Deceth-12, Methylparaben, 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.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCamellia Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Isopropanolamine yet.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenSteartrimonium Chloride is a preservative.
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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Shiseido Tsubaki Premium Repair Hair Water Mist 23 ingredients
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