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Davines Liquid Spell Reinforcing Bodifying Fluid Versus The INKEY List Peptide Volumizing Hair Treatment

Davines Liquid Spell Reinforcing Bodifying Fluid Versus The INKEY List Peptide Volumizing Hair Treatment What's inside Key Ingredients No key ingredients Benefits Concerns Ingredients Side-by-side Water Polysorbate 20 Propanediol Parfum Alcohol Denat. 1,2-Hexa

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Davines Liquid Spell Reinforcing Bodifying Fluid Versus The INKEY List Peptide Volumizing Hair Treatment

What's inside

Key Ingredients

No key ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Polysorbate 20

Propanediol

Parfum

Alcohol Denat.

1,2-Hexanediol

Coco-Betaine

Polyquaternium-11

Disodium EDTA

Polyquaternium-53

Soy Amino Acids

Wheat Amino Acids

Citric Acid

Glycine

Lysine Hcl

Polyester-37

Pvp

Sodium Chloride

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Arginine Hcl

Serine

Threonine

Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride

Polyquaternium-55

Distearyldimonium Chloride

Phenoxyethanol

Behentrimonium Chloride

Benzyl Alcohol

Gamma-Docosalactone

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Caprylyl Glycol

Glycine Soja Sterols

Water, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Parfum, Alcohol Denat., 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Betaine, Polyquaternium-11, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-53, Soy Amino Acids, Wheat Amino Acids, Citric Acid, Glycine, Lysine Hcl, Polyester-37, Pvp, Sodium Chloride, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Arginine Hcl, Serine, Threonine, Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-55, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Gamma-Docosalactone, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycine Soja Sterols

Pisum Sativum Peptide

Betaine

Glycerin

Panthenol

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Polyquaternium-37

Citronellyl Methylcrotonate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Zea Mays Starch

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Polyquaternium-16

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Polyquaternium-7

Water, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Betaine, Glycerin, Panthenol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-37, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Zea Mays Starch, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyquaternium-16, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7

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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.

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).

It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.

On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.

Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).

You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.

Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.

Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.

Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.

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. Remember to stay hydrated!

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Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
  4. 04It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
  5. 05On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
  6. 06Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
  7. 07You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
  8. 08Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
  9. 09Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
  10. 10Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
  11. 11Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
  12. 12This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
  13. 13Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
  14. 14You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
  15. 15Water. 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.
  16. 16So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
  17. 17You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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