The Saem Silk Hair Repair Pack Versus Nature Republic Argan Essential Deep Care Hair Pack
Updated on January 09, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
The Saem Silk Hair Repair Pack 75 ingredients
Nature Republic Argan Essential Deep Care Hair Pack 35 ingredients
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The Saem Silk Hair Repair Pack 75 ingredients
Nature Republic Argan Essential Deep Care Hair Pack 35 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantHydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantPotassium Cocoyl Glutamate
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
MaskingAvena Sativa Protein Extract
Skin ConditioningPCA
HumectantSilk Amino Acids
HumectantHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantGlycine
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
MaskingValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Cetraria Islandica Extract
CleansingHedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialVeronica Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingEuterpe 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 ProtectingVaccinium 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 ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
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
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingQuaternium-18
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Mentha Arvensis Extract
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract
HumectantChrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Quaternium-18, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Amodimethicone, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Mentha Arvensis Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Parfum, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
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 WaterThis 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%.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeIsopropyl 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.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholYou may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilHydrolyzed Soy Protein is a vegan protein made to mimic hydrolyzed collagen. It is created from soy, or glycine soja.
This ingredient is a humectant, meaning it helps hydrate the skin by binding to water. According to a manufacturer, it is also a great hair conditioner.
Read more about hydrolyzed collagen here.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinLycium Chinense Fruit Extract comes from a type of goji berry plant.
Goji berries contain polysaccharides, carotenoids and flavonoids. These give it antioxidant properties that protect your skin from free-radical molecules.
Polysaccharides help hydrate the top layer of skin due to its ability to mimic natural carbohydrates.
Learn more about Lycium Chinense Fruit ExtractHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseButylene 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.
Citric 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 Acid1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Parfum 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.
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