Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque versus JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask .
Published on August 31, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 11 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, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque 54 ingredients
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask 37 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque 54 ingredients
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask 37 ingredients
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Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque 54 ingredients
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask 37 ingredients
Water • Cetyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Amodimethicone • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Cetyl Esters • Quaternium-87 • C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Keratin • Hydrolyzed Keratin • Hydrolyzed Pea Protein • Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract • Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter • Tocopherol • C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Caprylyl Glycol • BHA • Trideceth-3 • Trideceth-15 • Acetic Acid • Dimethicone • Laureth-23 • Laureth-4 • Salicylic Acid • Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer • C12-13 Pareth-23 • C12-13 Pareth-3 • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Disodium Phosphate • Sodium Phosphate • Polysorbate 60 • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Cetrimonium Chloride • Sodium Chloride • Isopropyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Linalool • Citronellol
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Squalane • Hydrogenated Farnesene • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Cetyl Esters • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Diheptyl Succinate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Behentrimonium Chloride • Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil • Panthenol • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • PCA • Glycine • Alanine • Serine • Valine • Isoleucine • Proline • Threonine • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Lactic Acid • Tocopherol • Sodium Gluconate • Lactobacillus Ferment • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium PCA • Sodium Lactate • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • Parfum • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterOuai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 1.
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholOuai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 3.
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 4.
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholOuai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 5.
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 10.
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cetyl Esters is a synthetic wax made up of mostly fatty acids and fatty alcohols. It is strcturally similar to wax taken from whales.
As an emollient, it creates a thin barrier on the skin. This barrier prevents moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl EstersOuai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 11.
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 23.
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideOuai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 38.
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 34.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholOuai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 50.
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 53.
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 35.
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 Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 54.
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 37.
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Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque 54 ingredients
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask 37 ingredients
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Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque 54 ingredients
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Hair Mask 37 ingredients
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