Luseta Biotin & Collagen Strengthening Oil Versus MoroccanOil Moroccanoil Treatment Hair Oil
Luseta Biotin & Collagen Strengthening Oil Versus MoroccanOil Moroccanoil Treatment Hair Oil What's inside Key Ingredients No key ingredients Benefits Concerns Ingredients Side-by-side Cyclopentasiloxane Dimethicone Dimethiconol Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyz
Luseta Biotin & Collagen Strengthening Oil Versus MoroccanOil Moroccanoil Treatment Hair Oil
What's inside
Key Ingredients
No key ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Dimethicone
Dimethiconol
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Collagen
Biotin
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Parfum
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Tocopheryl Acetate
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Collagen, Biotin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Parfum, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate
Cyclomethicone
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
CI 26100
CI 47000
Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Parfum, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, CI 26100, CI 47000
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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.
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.
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.