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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner versus Herbal Essences Chamomile Shine Conditioner .

Published on May 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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Conditioner American Brand United States
Conditioner American Brand United States

Conditioner

Moisturizing agents for hair.

Conditioner

Moisturizing agents for hair.

Price

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Buy 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner

Starts at $3.99
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Buy Chamomile Shine Conditioner

Starts at $9.97

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Herbal Essences Chamomile Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Alcohol

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Herbal Essences Chamomile Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Herbal Essences Chamomile Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.

Herbal Essences Chamomile Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.

Herbal Essences Chamomile Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.

6
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Loved

Glutamic Acid is an amino acid that is found in all living organisms. Our bodies use this to help nerve cells in the brain communicate with other cells.

In cosmetics, glutamic acid is a famous humectant. It draws water from the air to your skin, keeping your skin hydrated (like hyaluronic acid).

An in-vitro study from 2024 found glutamic acid to play a role in inhibiting inflammation and thus a potential skin-soothing ingredient.

Other studies show it to be have potential wound healing, skin barrier repair, and hair growth properties.

Glutamic acid has poor solubility in water and other solvents.

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Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.

Herbal Essences Chamomile Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.

Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.

Herbal Essences Chamomile Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.

8
What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.

Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

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 Benzyl Alcohol

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.

Herbal Essences Chamomile Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.

9
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

EDTA is the shortened name for ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid. It is a chelating agent and used to stabilize products.

Chelating Agents are used to prevent trace metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This can prevent unwanted reactions or changed efficacy of products.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.

Herbal Essences Chamomile Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

MCI 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 Methylchloroisothiazolinone

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.

Herbal Essences Chamomile Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 15.

11
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

MI 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 Methylisothiazolinone

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.

Herbal Essences Chamomile Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

15% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
69% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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