Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Amika 3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner versus K18 Hair Damage Shield Protective Conditioner .
Last updated on January 19, 2024. Published on February 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
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Ingredient Info
Amika 3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner 41 ingredients
K18 Hair Damage Shield Protective Conditioner 29 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Amika 3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner 41 ingredients
K18 Hair Damage Shield Protective Conditioner 29 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Amika 3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner 41 ingredients
K18 Hair Damage Shield Protective Conditioner 29 ingredients
Water • Cetyl Alcohol • Stearyl Alcohol • Dicaprylyl Ether • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Cetrimonium Chloride • Larix Europaea Wood Extract • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein • Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer • Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil • Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract • Urtica Dioica Extract • Morus Alba Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glycine • Glycerin • Pouteria Sapota Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Polyquaternium-37 • Polysorbate 20 • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Ethylhexylglycerin • Trideceth-6 • Sodium Metabisulfite • Zinc Chloride • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Tocopherol • Disodium EDTA • Etidronic Acid • Benzalkonium Chloride • Benzyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Hydroxycitronellal • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • Limonene
Water • Isopropyl Palmitate • Stearyl Alcohol • Propanediol • Isopentyldiol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sh-Oligopeptide-78 • Alteromonas Ferment Extract • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Phospholipids • Jojoba Esters • Calcium Gluconate • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Ceramide NP • Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate • Polyquaternium-16 • Stearalkonium Chloride • Isopropyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Gluconolactone • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Parfum • Hydroxycitronellal
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAmika 3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
K18 Hair Damage Shield Protective Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholAmika 3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
K18 Hair Damage Shield Protective Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAmika 3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 28.
K18 Hair Damage Shield Protective Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 26.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Amika 3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 29.
K18 Hair Damage Shield Protective Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 24.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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.
Learn more about ParfumAmika 3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 30.
K18 Hair Damage Shield Protective Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 28.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAmika 3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 31.
K18 Hair Damage Shield Protective Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Sodium Benzoate 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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateAmika 3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 37.
K18 Hair Damage Shield Protective Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 25.
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Amika 3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 39.
K18 Hair Damage Shield Protective Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Amika 3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner 41 ingredients
K18 Hair Damage Shield Protective Conditioner 29 ingredients
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Amika 3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner 41 ingredients
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