Shiseido Ma Cherie Night Gloss Treatment Ex Versus Kérastase Gloss Absolu Gloss Enhancing Conditioner
Updated on March 31, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido Ma Cherie Night Gloss Treatment Ex 26 ingredients
Kérastase Gloss Absolu Gloss Enhancing Conditioner 33 ingredients
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Shiseido Ma Cherie Night Gloss Treatment Ex 26 ingredients
Kérastase Gloss Absolu Gloss Enhancing Conditioner 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Heptanol
Perfuming
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Stearyl Dihydroxypropyldimonium Oligosaccharides
Arginine
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Honey
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopropanolamine
BufferingStearyl Pg-Dimethylamine
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
EDTA
Ammonium Lactate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Heptanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Lactic Acid, Stearyl Dihydroxypropyldimonium Oligosaccharides, Arginine, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Steartrimonium Chloride, Honey, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropanolamine, Stearyl Pg-Dimethylamine, Isoceteth-10, Propylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, EDTA, Ammonium Lactate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Carbonate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Parfum
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingEthanolamine
BufferingPolyquaternium-37
Limonene
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
EDTA
Rosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Behentrimonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Ethanolamine, Polyquaternium-37, Limonene, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Trideceth-6, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Linalool, Citronellol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, EDTA, Rosa Canina Flower Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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%.
EDTA is the shortened name for ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid. It is a chelating agent and used to stabilize products.
Chelating Agents are used to prevent trace metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This can prevent unwanted reactions or changed efficacy of products.
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 AcidPropylene 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 develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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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