Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque versus Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque .
Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on May 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 14 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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque 54 ingredients
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque 35 ingredients
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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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
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
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque 35 ingredients
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Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque 54 ingredients
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque 35 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 • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Stearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Parfum • Behentrimonium Chloride • Panthenol • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch • Cetrimonium Chloride • Persea Gratissima Oil • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract • Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil • Yeast Extract • Hydrolyzed Keratin • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Niacin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Acetic Acid • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract • Caramel • Propanediol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Benzoic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque 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.
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 6.
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 5.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is an ammonium salt. It is mainly used to prevent static in haircare products as a surfactant.
Surfactants have differing ends: one side is hydrophilic while the other end is hydrophobic.
Surfactants also help your cleansers remove pollutants more easily from the skin.
Learn more about Behentrimonium MethosulfateOuai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 8.
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 8.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilOuai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 14.
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 17.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from Macadamia nut.
Macadamia seed oil is rich in fatty acids, including oleic acid (45-75%), palmitoleic acid (7-33%), and palmitic acid (6-12%). They also contain various B vitamins, iron, and magnesium.
Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin.
Macadamia seed oil may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilOuai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 17.
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 23.
Hydrolyzed Keratin is derived from keratin. Keratin is a large protein that is naturally found in our hair and skin.
Studies show keratin is able to seal broken hair cuticles, helping to prevent split ends and breakage.
As a humectant, hydrolyzed keratin helps draw moisture from the air to your hair and skin. This helps keep your skin and hair hydrated.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed KeratinOuai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 19.
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 24.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolOuai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 26.
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 34.
Acetic Acid is created during the process of fermenting ethanol. It is used to help adjust the pH of cosmetics.
The pH of your skin is important to maintaining a healthy barrier. This barrier keeps your skin hydrated and protects your skin from external factors such as bacteria.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 30.
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 27.
This 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.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 46.
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 9.
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