Ouai Hair Oil Versus Ouai Finishing Créme
Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ouai Hair Oil versus Ouai Finishing Créme .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on March 31, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Hair Oil
Oil-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.
Styling Creams & Spray
Cream and spray products that help style hair. Some spray products include blowout sprays and sea-salt sprays.
Ingredient Info
Ouai Hair Oil 45 ingredients
Ouai Finishing Créme 52 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Jojoba Esters
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Coconut Alkanes
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Ouai Hair Oil 45 ingredients
Ouai Finishing Créme 52 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Ouai Hair Oil 45 ingredients
Ouai Finishing Créme 52 ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Isododecane • Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Phenyl Trimethicone • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Dimethiconol • Jojoba Esters • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Coconut Alkanes • Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Polysilicone-15 • Diisostearyl Malate • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables • Beta-Carotene • BHA • Citric Acid • Benzoic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Citronellol • Benzyl Salicylate • Linalool • Hydroxycitronellal • Hexyl Cinnamal • Geraniol
Water • Propanediol • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate • Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil • Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer • Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Peg-8 Beeswax • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Steareth-21 • Diisostearyl Malate • Polyquaternium-11 • Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract • Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Polysilicone-15 • C32-36 Isoalkyl Stearate • Stearyl Behenate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate • Polysorbate 60 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • BHT • Glycerin • Citric Acid • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Disodium EDTA • Disodium Phosphate • Sodium Phosphate • Pentylene Glycol • Benzyl Alcohol • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzyl Salicylate • Citronellol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Hydroxycitronellal • Linalool
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneOuai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate.
Ouai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 7.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterOuai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 11.
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil is an emollient. This is due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Ouai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolOuai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 27.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 32.
We don't have a description for Polysilicone-15.
Ouai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 30.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 25.
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Ouai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 31.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 20.
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Ouai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 32.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 10.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidOuai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 35.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 35.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Ouai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 37.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 45.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumOuai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 38.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 46.
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateOuai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 39.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 47.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolOuai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 40.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 49.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateOuai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 41.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 48.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolOuai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 42.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 52.
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Ouai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 43.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 51.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalOuai Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 44.
Ouai Finishing Créme contains this as ingredient number 50.
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