Antonio Axu Salon Repair Conditioner Versus Verb Hydrating Conditioner - 12.0 oz
Updated on July 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Antonio Axu Salon Repair Conditioner 25 ingredients
Verb Hydrating Conditioner 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Antonio Axu Salon Repair Conditioner 25 ingredients
Verb Hydrating Conditioner 29 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingDodecane
Perfuming
C9-12 Isoalkane
SolventHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDecane
MaskingHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Betaine, Behentrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Dodecane, C9-12 Isoalkane, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Decane, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citric Acid, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Geraniol
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate
EmollientC11-14 Isoalkane
SolventPolyquaternium-37
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Squalane, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate, C11-14 Isoalkane, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Steartrimonium Chloride, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Citric Acid, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Salicylate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is an ammonium salt. It is mainly used to prevent static in haircare products as a surfactant.
Surfactants have differing ends: one side is hydrophilic while the other end is hydrophobic.
Surfactants also help your cleansers remove pollutants more easily from the skin.
Learn more about Behentrimonium MethosulfateCetearyl 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 AlcoholThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum 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.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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