Comparison between K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask vs. Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil

Find out which product is better for your skin.

21 Ingredients 20

1
Water (Aqua) (Eau)
1
Cyclopentasiloxane
2
Alcohol Denatured
2
Dimethiconol
3
Propylene Glycol
3
Mirsalehi Honey
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
4
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
5
Dicaprylyl Ether
5
Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
6
Cetyl Esters
6
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
7
Behentrimonium Chloride
7
Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
8
Polysorbate-20
8
Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract
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Uniqueness17 out of 21
81.0%
Uniqueness16 out of 20
80.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
7 out of 21
33%
chemical
12 out of 21
57%
natural
7 out of 20
35%
chemical
9 out of 20
45%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Propylene Glycol#3Tocopherol#13Alcohol Denatured#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Isopropyl Alcohol#12Citric Acid#16Linalool#19Hexyl Cinnamal#20
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#4Tocopherol#12
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#4Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil#6
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 3
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#4Hexyl Cinnamal#17Limonene#19Linalool#20

Detailed view

K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask vs. Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil
Position 1

#1Water (Aqua) (Eau)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#1Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

Position 2

#2Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

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#2Dimethiconol

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Emollient, Moisturising
Protection
Hair conditioning
Hair gloss
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 3

#3Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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#3Mirsalehi Honey

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 4

#4Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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#4Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Softening
Soothing
Hair strengthening
Hair growth stimulating
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Sweet Almond Oil is rich in Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and different minerals. It’s a very effective soothing component known from ancient times. It helps to protect the skin from the sun, make it softer and heal small wounds.

Position 5

#5Dicaprylyl Ether

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Antioxidants
Moisturizing
Softening
Soothing
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Tones up skin
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

This oil consists of Olein and Linoleic acids mostly. It also contains a lot of Tocopherol. That's why it's a great component to counter ageing. It soaks into the skin pretty fast without leaving an oily film. It makes the skin feel silky and helps to recover hydro-lipid layer, increases its firmness and elasticity.

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