Verb Ghost Mask Versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Repair Hair Mask
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Verb Ghost Mask 38 ingredients
Dr. Barbara Sturm Repair Hair Mask 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Verb Ghost Mask 38 ingredients
Dr. Barbara Sturm Repair Hair Mask 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Quaternium-80
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingAmodimethicone
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract
Skin ProtectingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
PEG-12 Allyl Ether
Parfum
Masking
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-67
Maltitol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl Esters, Behentrimonium Chloride, Quaternium-80, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Amodimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Citric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, PEG-12 Allyl Ether, Parfum, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-67, Maltitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Xylitol, Myristyl Alcohol, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Farnesene
EmollientDistearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Lavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Farnesene, Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Maltodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Lavandula Stoechas Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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!
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