TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Hair Shine Anti-Freeze Serum Versus Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Hair Shine Anti-Freeze Serum versus Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum .

Published on December 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe hair serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Hair Shine Anti-Freeze Serum

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum

Hair Serum American Brand United States

Hair Serum

Liquid-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.

Hair Serum

Liquid-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.

Price

Ingredient Info

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TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Hair Shine Anti-Freeze Serum 8 ingredients

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum 14 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Hair Shine Anti-Freeze Serum 8 ingredients

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum 14 ingredients

Concerns

Rosacea

Eczema

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Hair Shine Anti-Freeze Serum 8 ingredients

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum 14 ingredients

Cyclopentasiloxane • Cyclohexasiloxane • Dimethiconol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Hydrolyzed Keratin • Parfum • Aminopropyl Dimethicone • Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethiconol • Dimethicone • Isododecane • Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone • Phenyl Trimethicone • Parfum • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool • Benzyl Salicylate • Limonene • Geraniol • Amyl Cinnamal • Citronellol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Cyclopentasiloxane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

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TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Hair Shine Anti-Freeze Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dimethiconol

What it does: Emollient, Moisturising

Community Rating: Disliked

Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.

TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Hair Shine Anti-Freeze Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Phenyl Trimethicone

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.

Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.

As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.

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TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Hair Shine Anti-Freeze Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

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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TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Hair Shine Anti-Freeze Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

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