Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Moisturizing Masque Versus Design Essentials Almond And Avocado Curling Crème
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Moisturizing Masque 24 ingredients
Design Essentials Almond And Avocado Curling Crème 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Moisturizing Masque 24 ingredients
Design Essentials Almond And Avocado Curling Crème 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sulfated Castor Oil
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientBrassicyl Valinate Esylate
EmollientPolyquaternium-10
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientBenzoic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sulfated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Brassica Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Trehalose, Diheptyl Succinate, Brassicyl Valinate Esylate, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Triethyl Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-55
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-32
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Leaf Extract
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Abrasive
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientAleurites Moluccanus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Petrolatum, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyquaternium-55, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-32, Paraffinum Liquidum, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Extract, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCetearyl 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 AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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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