unove Silk Oil Essence - Tender Bloom Versus L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Midnight Serum
Updated on October 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
unove Silk Oil Essence 58 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Midnight Serum 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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unove Silk Oil Essence 58 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Midnight Serum 25 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantVegetable Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Valine
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Histidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Parfum, Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Water, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Silk, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Silk Amino Acids, Vegetable Amino Acids, Pentylene Glycol, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Proline, Threonine, Valine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isoleucine, Citric Acid, Potassium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Ceramide NP, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Phytosterols
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingAnise Alcohol
Perfuming
Dilauryl Thiodipropionate
Antioxidant
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Amodimethicone
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientGardenia Taitensis Flower
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Trideceth-6, Anise Alcohol, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Amodimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Gardenia Taitensis Flower, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, 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.
Learn more about ParfumHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneWater. 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 WaterCamellia Japonica Seed Oil comes from the Japanese Camellia plant. This plant is native to East Asia and known as "Tsubaki" in Japanese.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is rich in oleic acid. This makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe the skin by forming a barrier. This barrier traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydated.
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
unove Silk Oil Essence 58 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Midnight Serum 25 ingredients
Reviews
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unove Silk Oil Essence 58 ingredients
I love how soft my hair is after application, but it irritated my skin and gave me a rash on my neck. I reduced to use only 1 pump and I don't get as much irritation while still keeping the softness. Also, though not a curling product, this essence helped to curl my hair much better, compared to Fino. This does that much better.
Update: I no longer get rashes with more applications :)
