Aquage SeaExtend Voluminizing Conditioner Versus Pantene Advanced Care Conditioner
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Aquage SeaExtend Voluminizing Conditioner 32 ingredients
Pantene Advanced Care Conditioner 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Aquage SeaExtend Voluminizing Conditioner 32 ingredients
Pantene Advanced Care Conditioner 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Ceteth-2
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-10
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingHimanthalia Elongata Extract
Skin ProtectingHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingSargassum Filipendula Extract
Skin ProtectingAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingNephrite Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningPelvetia Canaliculata Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Digitata Powder
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Ceteth-2, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyquaternium-10, Propylene Glycol, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Nephrite Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Laminaria Digitata Powder, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidMCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.
Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient to cause skin irritation and allergies.
MCI is commonly combined with methylisothiazolinone (MI). Other names for this mixture include Kathon CG and Euxyl K 100.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.
Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Trade names for this combination include Kathon CG or Euxyl K 100.
Since then, numerous studies have shown this ingredient to cause contact dermatitis, or skin irritation.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylisothiazolinonePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumStearyl 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 AlcoholWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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