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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pacifica Pineapple Hydrate Curl Nourishing Mask versus Earth Science Naturals Deep Conditioning Hair Masque - Olive & Avocado .

Published on October 14, 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

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Hair Mask American Brand United States
Hair Mask American Brand United States

Hair Mask

Hair masks provide intense nourishment to your hair and usually need to be washed out. They can be used to treat specific hair conditions.

Hair Mask

Hair masks provide intense nourishment to your hair and usually need to be washed out. They can be used to treat specific hair conditions.

Price

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Buy Pineapple Hydrate Curl Nourishing Mask

Starts at $15.44
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Starts at $5.39

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Pacifica Pineapple Hydrate Curl Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

Earth Science Naturals Deep Conditioning Hair Masque - Olive & Avocado contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Pacifica Pineapple Hydrate Curl Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

Earth Science Naturals Deep Conditioning Hair Masque - Olive & Avocado contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Liked

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%.

Pacifica Pineapple Hydrate Curl Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

Earth Science Naturals Deep Conditioning Hair Masque - Olive & Avocado contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Perfuming

Olea Europaea Leaf Oil is a fragrance, is an oil, and isn't fungal acne safe.

Pacifica Pineapple Hydrate Curl Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.

Earth Science Naturals Deep Conditioning Hair Masque - Olive & Avocado contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.

Avocado Oil has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Avocado Oil is mostly made up of the glycerides of fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.

These fatty acids help hydrate and soften the skin. It may increase collagen content in the skin. Collagen helps keep your skin plump and firm.

Avocado Oil reduces inflammation and has not shown to clog glands.

Avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.

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Pacifica Pineapple Hydrate Curl Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 9.

Earth Science Naturals Deep Conditioning Hair Masque - Olive & Avocado contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Pacifica Pineapple Hydrate Curl Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 12.

Earth Science Naturals Deep Conditioning Hair Masque - Olive & Avocado contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.

Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.

Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.

Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.

This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.

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.

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Pacifica Pineapple Hydrate Curl Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 18.

Earth Science Naturals Deep Conditioning Hair Masque - Olive & Avocado contains this as ingredient number 9.

8
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Pacifica Pineapple Hydrate Curl Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 23.

Earth Science Naturals Deep Conditioning Hair Masque - Olive & Avocado contains this as ingredient number 14.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Pacifica Pineapple Hydrate Curl Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 26.

Earth Science Naturals Deep Conditioning Hair Masque - Olive & Avocado contains this as ingredient number 16.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Pacifica Pineapple Hydrate Curl Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.

Earth Science Naturals Deep Conditioning Hair Masque - Olive & Avocado contains this as ingredient number 12.

11
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Pacifica Pineapple Hydrate Curl Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 29.

Earth Science Naturals Deep Conditioning Hair Masque - Olive & Avocado contains this as ingredient number 17.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

28% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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