REDKEN Pliable Paste Versus TRESemmé Extra Hold Hair Gel
Updated on September 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both gel, pomade & wax. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
REDKEN Pliable Paste 30 ingredients
TRESemmé Extra Hold Hair Gel 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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REDKEN Pliable Paste 30 ingredients
TRESemmé Extra Hold Hair Gel 22 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Steareth-20
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningEthylparaben
Preservative
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Steareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pvp, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Parfum, Methylparaben, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ethylparaben, PEG-90m, Disodium EDTA, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Geraniol, Coumarin, CI 42090, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triisopropanolamine
BufferingOleth-20
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPvp
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Vp/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Triisopropanolamine, Oleth-20, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Pvp, Sorbitol, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 60730
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AlcoholCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
We don't have a description for PPG-5-Ceteth-20 yet.
Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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