TO112 Hair Serum Versus Kérastase Initialiste Scalp & Hair Serum
Updated on June 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hair serums. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
TO112 Hair Serum 8 ingredients
Kérastase Initialiste Scalp & Hair Serum 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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TO112 Hair Serum 8 ingredients
Kérastase Initialiste Scalp & Hair Serum 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-37
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Quaternium-87
CleansingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Menthoxypropanediol
Masking
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Safflower Glucoside
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningChlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-11
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water, Polyquaternium-37, Paraffinum Liquidum, Amodimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Quaternium-87, Stearyl Alcohol, Menthoxypropanediol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Safflower Glucoside, Candelilla Cera, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Trideceth-6, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Polyquaternium-11, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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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