Shiseido Tsubaki Premium Repair Mask Hair Pack Versus The Saem Silk Hair Repair Pack
Updated on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido Tsubaki Premium Repair Mask Hair Pack 35 ingredients
The Saem Silk Hair Repair Pack 75 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Shiseido Tsubaki Premium Repair Mask Hair Pack 35 ingredients
The Saem Silk Hair Repair Pack 75 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Hydroxypropyl C12-15 Alkoxypropylamine Oxide
CleansingSteartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Camellia Seed Oil
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Glutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningIsopropanolamine
BufferingOctyldodecanol
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ammonium Lactate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAdenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
PPG-2-Deceth-12
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
CI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Hydroxyethyl Hydroxypropyl C12-15 Alkoxypropylamine Oxide, Steartrimonium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Camellia Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Dimethyl Glutamic Acid, Royal Jelly Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Isopropanolamine, Octyldodecanol, Alcohol Denat., Citric Acid, Ammonium Lactate, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Adenosine Phosphate, Amodimethicone, PPG-2-Deceth-12, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Parfum, CI 45380, CI 15985
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Avena Sativa Protein Extract
Skin ConditioningPCA
Humectant
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Hordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Persica Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Cetraria Islandica Extract
CleansingHedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialVeronica Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingPrunus Avium Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
BufferingBenzophenone-5
UV Absorber
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Isopropyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Avena Sativa Protein Extract, PCA, Silk Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Silk, Glycine, Alanine, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Juglans Regia Seed Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Prunus Avium Seed Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Lactate, Benzophenone-5, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 15985, CI 19140, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeThis 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%.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolParfum 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 ParfumCi 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.
The color of this dye is orange/yellow.
This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.
Learn more about CI 15985Ingredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Shiseido Tsubaki Premium Repair Mask Hair Pack 35 ingredients
The Saem Silk Hair Repair Pack 75 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Shiseido Tsubaki Premium Repair Mask Hair Pack 35 ingredients
Pretty overhyped imo. It did make my hair really soft so I’d imagine it’s great for those who have a lot issues with knotted hair a lot and it’s decently affordable on the Tik Tok Shop. Although it didn’t make my hair any shinier than it already was.
Before and After
I would give it 100 stars if I could. I mean I literally look forward to washing my hair because of it!
Smells heavenly and leaves my hair so soft and shiny. I am on my second tub and I have already an unopened one in my cabinet thats how much I love it.
