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Pacifica Scalp Love Rosemary Split End and Scalp Treatment Serum Versus The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density

Hair Serum
Hair Loss
American Brand United States
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on June 13, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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Masking, Preservative

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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When to use

10 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
90% use every day
105 Routines
25% use in am
75% use in pm
90% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Pacifica Scalp Love Rosemary Split End and Scalp Treatment Serum 19 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 2 ratings
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Vanessa Noel

10 months ago
Review

Horrible. Had an allergic reaction within 5 minutes of application. My scalp felt like it was on fire, and it took multiple washes to get this stuff fully out. I ended up with significant lasting irritation and hairloss from a single use of this product. :(

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density 36 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 4 ratings
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Javier Bellido Roldan

3 months ago
Review

It certainly has a positive effect. Even though I have sebderm it does not break me out much, even with all the oily ingredients.

It is not too hard to apply and overall I am happy

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Tato Bean

8 months ago
Review

Unfortunately, this hair serum didn't work for me—it left my scalp greasy, itchy, and even caused dandruff.