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Elizavecca Cer-100 Collagen Coating Hair A+ Muscle Essence Versus Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil

Elizavecca Cer-100 Collagen Coating Hair A+ Muscle Essence Versus Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil What's inside Key Ingredients No key ingredients Benefits Concerns Ingredients Side-by-side Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone Disiloxane Parfum Water Hydrolyzed Collagen Ar

Elizavecca Cer-100 Collagen Coating Hair A+ Muscle Essence Versus Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil

What's inside

Key Ingredients

No key ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Cyclopentasiloxane

Dimethicone

Disiloxane

Parfum

Water

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil

Butylene Glycol

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Gelatin

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Avena Sativa Protein Extract

Origanum Vulgare Extract

Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Caprylyl Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Disiloxane, Parfum, Water, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Gelatin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Avena Sativa Protein Extract, Origanum Vulgare Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Isohexadecane

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Coco-Caprylate

Phenyl Trimethicone

Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate

Propanediol

Zea Mays Oil

Beta-Carotene

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Punica Granatum Seed Oil

Morinda Citrifolia Leaf Powder

Hexyl Cinnamal

Limonene

Tocopherol

Citral

Linalool

Citronellol

Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate

Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Coco-Caprylate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Propanediol, Zea Mays Oil, Beta-Carotene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Water, Morinda Citrifolia Leaf Powder, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Tocopherol, Citral, Linalool, Citronellol, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate

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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.

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

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.

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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INGREDIENT LIST

Ingredients Explained

  • These ingredients are found in both products.
  • Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  • 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
  • It is a:
  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
  • You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
  • The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
  • Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
  • Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
  • Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
  • Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
  • Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
  • Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
  • The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch t…
  • Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
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