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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask versus K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask .

Published on April 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 9 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 and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Hair Mask Japanese Brand Japan
Hair Mask American Brand United States

Hair Mask

Hair masks provide intense nourishment to your hair and usually need to be washed out. They can be used to treat specific hair conditions.

Hair Mask

Hair masks provide intense nourishment to your hair and usually need to be washed out. They can be used to treat specific hair conditions.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (5)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Liked

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%.

Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein.

Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 17.

K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch.

Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.

K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.

This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.

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.

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Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.

K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 25.

K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

7
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.

K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.

8
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 28.

K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 14.

9
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 30.

K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 17.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

29% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
71% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask 31 ingredients

4.8 /5
from 4 ratings
Marifsts's avatar

Marifsts

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Love it
I just really love it, great for hair, give an amazing glow and doesnt make my hair heavy

GabriellaTsoukalas's avatar

GabriellaTsoukalas

9 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

LOVE IT
My boyfriend bought me one from his trip to Japan. One year later, STILL not finished. I bought a new one already from the States cause I...

LOVE IT
My boyfriend bought me one from his trip to Japan. One year later, STILL not finished. I bought a new one already from the States cause I can't find it in Greece. It's amazing and leaves your hair silky smooth. Be careful: 1) Don't put TOO much product. Just two fingertips may be enough for the whole hair. 2) ALWAYS dry your hands before touching it otherwise you may put water on the product. I hope Shiseido finds out how much this product is amazing and sell it to other countries too.

K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 21 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
BrittanyBotkins_920's avatar

BrittanyBotkins_920

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Repaired my extremely bleach damaged hair as well as both of their shampoos.

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