The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA For Scalp Versus Curlsmith Scalp Stimulating Booster
Updated on November 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe scalp treatments. They have a total of 5 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 harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA For Scalp 36 ingredients
Curlsmith Scalp Stimulating Booster 31 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA For Scalp 36 ingredients
Curlsmith Scalp Stimulating Booster 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Histidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantGlucose
HumectantFructose
HumectantSucrose
HumectantPCA
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantZinc PCA
Humectant
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Manganese PCA
HumectantUrea
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Hexyl Nicotinate
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Isoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Dextrin
AbsorbentHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Squalane, C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glutamic Acid, Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, PCA, Sodium PCA, Zinc PCA, Magnesium PCA, Manganese PCA, Urea, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Hexyl Nicotinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Myristyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Isoceteth-20, Dextrin, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPisum Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningPaullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Germ Extract
EmollientArginine
Masking
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Surfactin
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Arginine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Surfactin, Phenoxyethanol, Lactic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Limonene, Parfum
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 WaterArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineLactic 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 AcidPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePhenoxyethanol 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.
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The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA For Scalp 36 ingredients
Curlsmith Scalp Stimulating Booster 31 ingredients
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The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA For Scalp 36 ingredients
Absolutely terrible for me, personally.
It must feed the type of fungus I have on my scalp because it made my dandruff sooo much worse, like huge flakes formed overnight.
I possibly have fungal acne, so if you have it I would definitely avoid it. Coconut oil does the same thing to me.
