Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner versus Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner .
Last updated on July 27, 2023. Published on September 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Price
Ingredient Info
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner 43 ingredients
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner 22 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner 43 ingredients
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner 22 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner 43 ingredients
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner 22 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Isopropyl Palmitate • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Behentrimonium Chloride • Diheptyl Succinate • Quaternium-91 • Persea Gratissima Oil • Squalane • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil • Brassica Campestris Seed Oil • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polyglutamic Acid • Spirulina Platensis Extract • Cocos Nucifera Water • Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Glycerin • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Polyquaternium-37 • Polyquaternium-73 • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Polyquaternium-7 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Ppg-1 Trideceth-6 • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Chloride • Isopropyl Alcohol • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene
Water • Stearyl Alcohol • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cetyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glyceryl Caprylate • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil • Hydrolyzed Silk • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate • Sodium Benzoate • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Glyceryl Undecylenate • Parfum
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 Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterAmika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 38.
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 40.
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner 43 ingredients
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner 22 ingredients
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Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner 43 ingredients
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner 22 ingredients
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