Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of REDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment versus Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment .
Last updated on March 05, 2024. Published on April 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Hair masks provide intense nourishment to your hair and usually need to be washed out. They can be used to treat specific hair conditions.
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Ingredient Info
REDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment 29 ingredients
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment 31 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
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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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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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REDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment 29 ingredients
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment 31 ingredients
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REDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment 29 ingredients
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment 31 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cetyl Esters • Amodimethicone • Parfum • Sodium Benzoate • Isopropyl Alcohol • Citric Acid • Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Cetrimonium Chloride • Benzyl Alcohol • Coumarin • Linalool • Benzyl Benzoate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Citronellol • Amyl Cinnamal • Geraniol • Citral • Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Glucose • Lactic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Tocopherol
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Isopropyl Myristate • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Musa Paradisiaca Fruit Juice • Glycine Soja Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sodium Hydroxide • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Lactic Acid • Tartaric Acid • Cetyl Esters • Tocopherol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Salicylic Acid • Caramel • Linalool • Eugenol • Coumarin • Benzyl Alcohol • Parfum
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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 WaterREDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 AlcoholREDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 EstersREDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 ParfumREDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment contains this as ingredient number 6.
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 31.
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.
Sodium Benzoate 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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateREDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment contains this as ingredient number 7.
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 AcidREDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment contains this as ingredient number 9.
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 AlcoholREDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment contains this as ingredient number 13.
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 30.
Coumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinREDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment contains this as ingredient number 14.
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 LinaloolREDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment contains this as ingredient number 15.
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 27.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidREDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment contains this as ingredient number 27.
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateREDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment contains this as ingredient number 28.
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 TocopherolREDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment contains this as ingredient number 29.
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 22.
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REDKEN All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Treatment 29 ingredients
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment 31 ingredients
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CustardBunny
So far been Loooooving this! it made my hair so soft and bouncy. a few days after its back to tis frizzy self but i recon ur supposed to use this...
So far been Loooooving this! it made my hair so soft and bouncy. a few days after its back to tis frizzy self but i recon ur supposed to use this more than once a week haha since i only shower my hair and comb it once a week and then dont touch it that might be on me but however.. smells good too!
Garnier Ultimate Blends Hair Food Banana And Shea Intensive Hair Treatment 31 ingredients
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