Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque versus Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask .
Published on January 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 11 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, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque 27 ingredients
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask 29 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 🎉
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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque 27 ingredients
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque 27 ingredients
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask 29 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Stearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Cetyl Alcohol • Parfum • Behentrimonium Chloride • Panthenol • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter • Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Honey • Cetrimonium Chloride • Ficus Carica Fruit/Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Glycine Soja Oil • Propanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Benzoic Acid
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Cetyl Esters • Glycerin • Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil • Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Honey • Quaternium-87 • Isopropyl Alcohol • Citric Acid • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Caprylyl Glycol • Panthenol • Parfum • Sodium Benzoate • Propylene Glycol • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract • Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil • Tocopherol • CI 19140 • CI 14700 • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool
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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 WaterShea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque contains this as ingredient number 1.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask 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 AlcoholShea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque contains this as ingredient number 2.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilShea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque contains this as ingredient number 3.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinShea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque contains this as ingredient number 8.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 ParfumShea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque contains this as ingredient number 12.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 16.
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%.
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque contains this as ingredient number 13.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolShea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque contains this as ingredient number 14.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque contains this as ingredient number 17.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 23.
Honey comes from bees. It is mainly made up of fructose and glucose. Honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamins A, C, and E all offer numerous skin benefits.
Honey is hydrating, antibacterial, anti-aging, and skin soothing.
The humectant property of honey makes it great at helping to hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin.
Honey may help reduce the signs of aging due to its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical molecules. If left unchecked, these molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Fun fact: darker honey is a antioxidant than light honey.
The antibacterial property of honey may make it effective at helping to treat acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Many people wonder if honey is vegan. It is technically a byproduct from bees. This is because honey is created from the digestive enzymes in a bee's stomach.
Remember to be kind to bees :) They are important for many ecosystems and are endangered.
Learn more about HoneyShea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque contains this as ingredient number 22.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 TocopherolShea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque contains this as ingredient number 25.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask 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 GlycolShea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque contains this as ingredient number 28.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque 27 ingredients
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask 29 ingredients
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Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque 27 ingredients
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