Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Amika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner versus Verb Hydrating Conditioner .
Published on December 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 29 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Price
Ingredient Info
Amika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner 44 ingredients
Verb Hydrating Conditioner 53 ingredients
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Contains Sulfate
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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 🎉
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
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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 🎉
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Amika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner 44 ingredients
Verb Hydrating Conditioner 53 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Amika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner 44 ingredients
Verb Hydrating Conditioner 53 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Dicetyldimonium Chloride • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Parfum • Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer • Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Glycine • Alanine • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Histidine • Isoleucine • Phenylalanine • Proline • Serine • Threonine • Valine • Ammonium Chloride • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Polyquaternium-37 • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium PCA • Sodium Lactate • Isopropyl Alcohol • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Caprylyl Glycol • PCA • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ppg-1 Trideceth-6 • Hexylene Glycol • C12-13 Pareth-3 • C12-13 Pareth-23 • Disodium EDTA • Benzophenone-4 • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Hydroxycitronellal • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • Limonene
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Hydrolyzed Quinoa • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Alanine • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Glycine • Histidine • Isoleucine • Phenylalanine • Proline • Serine • Threonine • Valine • Panthenol • Polyquaternium-37 • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Amodimethicone • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Ppg-1 Trideceth-6 • Polyquaternium-55 • Citric Acid • Sodium PCA • Quaternium-95 • Propanediol • Parfum • Magnesium Chloride • Disodium EDTA • Polysorbate 60 • Isopropyl Alcohol • Polysilicone-15 • Sodium Lactate • PCA • Caprylyl Glycol • Tetrasodium EDTA • Sodium Benzoate • Magnesium Nitrate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Methylisothiazolinone • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Limonene
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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.
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 Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 33.
Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.
Learn more about GlycineAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.
Alanine has antioxidant properties and can help with anti-aging.
Alanine is used by fibrous proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin. These three help make a strong skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more plump and youthful skin.
Learn more about AlanineAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant.
Our body uses Aspartic Acid to help build collagen and elastin. It also plays a role in hydrating skin.
Antioxidants help mitigate damage from free-radical molecules. These are molecules that originate from external sources such as pollution, cigarette smoke, or the sun.
Learn more about Aspartic AcidAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Histidine.
Amika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Isoleucine.
Amika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Phenylalanine is an amino acid. It is a skin soothing and hydrating ingredient. Amino acids play a crucial role in wound healing and skin hydration.
Phenylalanine is also used to help even out skin tone due to its ability to disrupt the melanin production process.
Two structures of phenylalanine exist: L-phenylalanine and D-phenylalanine. L-phenylalanine is essential, this means our bodies cannot produce it naturally and we must get it from foods. Our bodies convert D-phenylalanine to neurotransmitters, and D-phenylalanine is found in our bodies naturally.
Some foods that contain L-phenylalanine include eggs, soybeans, beef, milk.
Learn more about PhenylalanineAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 17.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.
Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Proline is one of the building blocks for producing collagen. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen. Collagen helps the skin look plump and firm.
In medicine, proline is used as an osmoprotectant. This means it helps prevent oxidative degradation in other drugs.
Our bodies are able to produce proline naturally, but certain conditions may inhibit this production. In that case, proline can be obtained from eating egg whites, soy protein, dairy products, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweed.
Learn more about ProlineAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 17.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerineAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.
Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.
Threonine is vital for creating collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin support youthful and firm skin. Our bodies decrease collagen production naturally with age.
Humans are not able to create threonine and must get it through eating foods such as fish, lentils, poultry, sesame seeds, and more.
Learn more about ThreonineAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.
We don't have a description for Valine.
Amika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 21.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine.
Amika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-37.
Amika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 24.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 26.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 50.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 27.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 30.
Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.
Sodium Lactate is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin.
It also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
Our NMF is formed from amino acids, lactic acid, sugars, minerals, peptides, and electrolytes. As we age, our NMF naturally depletes. Other sources of NMF depletion include harsh and drying ingredients such as denatured alcohol. Sodium lactate can help replenish our NMF, leading to more hydrated and plump skin.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactateAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 28.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 39.
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 29.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 37.
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate is a mixture of Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate and Propylene Glycol Dicaprate.
It is an emollient and helps hydate the skin.
Amika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 30.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 25.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 31.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 41.
PCA is derived from amino acids and is naturally found in our skin's barrier.
As a humectant, PCA helps draw and hold moisture to the skin. Studies show it is effective at helping the skin stay hydrated long-term.
Amika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 32.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 40.
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 Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 33.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 29.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Amika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 34.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 45.
We don't have a description for Ppg-1 Trideceth-6.
Amika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 35.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 27.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 39.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 35.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional is a synthetic fragrance. You might know it as "lilial". The scent of this ingredient is floral-like and similar to the scent of lily flowers.
In March of 2022, the EU banned this ingredient in both rinse-off and leave-on products. This is because research found Butylphenyl Methylpropional to disrupt fertility in rats.
This ingredient is also a known EU allergen, meaning it is likely to cause an allergic reaction. Irritated skin can be damaging.
We always recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns or questions about this ingredient.
Learn more about Butylphenyl MethylpropionalAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 41.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 52.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneAmika Vault Colour Lock Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 44.
Verb Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 53.
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