Verb Bonding Mask Versus Not Your Mother’s Tough Love Intense Bonding Treatment
Updated on March 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Verb Bonding Mask 59 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Tough Love Intense Bonding Treatment 21 ingredients
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Verb Bonding Mask 59 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Tough Love Intense Bonding Treatment 21 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Quaternium-98
EmollientDistearyldimonium Chloride
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Amodimethicone
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningTrichilia Emetica Seed Butter
EmollientSchinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
Emollient
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningXylitol
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitylglucoside
HumectantCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Pg-Diethylmonium Chloride
Bis-PCA Dimethicone
PEG-12 Allyl Ether
Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantHydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantDisodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate
CleansingArginine
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Propanediol
SolventPolyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-67
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Acetate
BufferingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl Esters, Behentrimonium Chloride, Quaternium-98, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Panthenol, Amodimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Aspergillus Ferment, Xylitol, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Dimethicone Pg-Diethylmonium Chloride, Bis-PCA Dimethicone, PEG-12 Allyl Ether, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-67, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Acetate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Myristyl Alcohol, Trideceth-12, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Tartaric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-PCA Dimethicone
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate
CleansingAcrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientCoceth-7
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PCA Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Ceteareth-20, Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Isohexadecane, Coceth-7, Isopropyl Alcohol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid
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 WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis 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%.
Bis-PCA Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
We don't have a description for Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate yet.
Butylene 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.
Isopropyl 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 AlcoholThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Hexyl 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 CinnamalIngredient Ratings
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