Sim Sensitive System4 R Chitosan Hair Repair Versus Dyson Chitosan Pre-Style Cream - Straight to Wavy Light Conditioning
Updated on August 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
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 silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sim Sensitive System4 R Chitosan Hair Repair 19 ingredients
Dyson Chitosan Pre-Style Cream 37 ingredients
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Sim Sensitive System4 R Chitosan Hair Repair 19 ingredients
Dyson Chitosan Pre-Style Cream 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-28
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningChitosan
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Sorbitol
Humectant
Water, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-28, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Chitosan, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Sorbitol
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chitosan
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5
EmulsifyingC12-14 Sec-Pareth-9
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-37
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Acrylates Copolymer
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Disodium EDTA
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, C13-15 Alkane, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Chitosan, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-9, Polyquaternium-37, Lactic Acid, Behentrimonium Chloride, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Parfum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Decylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Isopropyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene
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 WaterWe don't have a description for Chitosan yet.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTACaprylyl 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 GlycolLactic 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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