Typebea G1 Overnight Boosting Peptide Serum Versus Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector

Typebea G1 Overnight Boosting Peptide Serum Versus Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Propanediol

Alcohol

Polysorbate 20

Sodium Hydroxide

Arginine

Lactic Acid

Carbomer

Disodium EDTA

Parfum

Butylene Glycol

Polyquaternium-7

Glycine Soja Germ Extract

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

Gluconolactone

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

PPG-26-Buteth-26

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Juniperus Virginiana Oil

Calcium Gluconate

Pinus Palustris Oil

Apigenin

Oleanolic Acid

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1

Sodium Benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

Limonene

Benzyl Salicylate

Linalool

Hydroxycitronellal

Water, Propanediol, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Arginine, Lactic Acid, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Gluconolactone, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Calcium Gluconate, Pinus Palustris Oil, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal

Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate

Propylene Glycol

Cetearyl Alcohol

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Cetyl Alcohol

Glycerin

Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Quaternium-91

Cetrimonium Methosulfate

Cetrimonium Chloride

Tetrasodium EDTA

Polyquaternium-37

Benzyl Benzoate

Etidronic Acid

Ascorbic Acid

Phytantriol

Tocopheryl Acetate

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Panthenol

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Citric Acid

Potassium Sorbate

Water, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Quaternium-91, Sodium Benzoate, Cetrimonium Methosulfate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-37, Benzyl Benzoate, Etidronic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Phytantriol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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