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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Verb Ghost Mask versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Repair Hair Mask .

Published on May 30, 2023

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 and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Hair Mask American Brand United States
Hair Mask German Brand Germany

Hair Mask

Hair masks provide intense nourishment to your hair and usually need to be washed out. They can be used to treat specific hair conditions.

Hair Mask

Hair masks provide intense nourishment to your hair and usually need to be washed out. They can be used to treat specific hair conditions.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Verb Ghost Mask 38 ingredients

Dr. Barbara Sturm Repair Hair Mask 19 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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Verb Ghost Mask 38 ingredients

Dr. Barbara Sturm Repair Hair Mask 19 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Verb Ghost Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Verb Ghost Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Verb Ghost Mask contains this as ingredient number 18.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium 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.

Sodium Benzoate 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.

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Verb Ghost Mask contains this as ingredient number 32.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Verb Ghost Mask 38 ingredients

Dr. Barbara Sturm Repair Hair Mask 19 ingredients

21% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
58% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Verb Ghost Mask 38 ingredients

Dr. Barbara Sturm Repair Hair Mask 19 ingredients

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