Biolage Volume Bloom Conditioner Versus Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Conditioner
Updated on March 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, 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
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Biolage Volume Bloom Conditioner 21 ingredients
Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Conditioner 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Biolage Volume Bloom Conditioner 21 ingredients
Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Conditioner 29 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Starch Acetate
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLimonene
Perfuming
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Gossypium Herbaceum
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Starch Acetate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Limonene, Maltodextrin, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Amyl Cinnamal, Gossypium Herbaceum
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Silicone Quaternium-17
EmulsifyingAmodimethicone
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Distearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Parfum, Silicone Quaternium-17, Amodimethicone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, Ozokerite, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Diazolidinyl Urea, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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%.
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 MethylpropionalHydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
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 AlcoholLimonene 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 LimoneneParfum 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.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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