Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner versus Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream .
Last updated on March 06, 2024. Published on April 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe leave-in conditioners. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Leave-in Conditioner
A type of no-rinse conditioner that hydrates the hair.
Leave-in Conditioner
A type of no-rinse conditioner that hydrates the hair.
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Ingredient Info
Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner 34 ingredients
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream 48 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner 34 ingredients
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream 48 ingredients
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Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner 34 ingredients
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream 48 ingredients
Water • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Polysorbate 20 • Glycerin • Parfum • Citric Acid • Sodium PCA • Aminomethyl Propanol • Panthenol • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Benzyl Salicylate • Coumarin • Potassium Sorbate • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Caramel • Hexylene Glycol • Benzyl Alcohol • Limonene • Benzyl Benzoate • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Stem Oil • Salvia Sclarea Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Linalool • Propylene Glycol • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Alcohol • Sodium Benzoate • Lamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Rosa Centifolia Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Canola Oil • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Dicetyldimonium Chloride • Parfum • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Propylene Glycol • Diheptyl Succinate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polyquaternium-10 • Sodium Chloride • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Ppg-1 Trideceth-6 • Panthenol • Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Sodium Hyaluronate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Polyquaternium-37 • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract • Urtica Dioica Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Achillea Millefolium Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Silk Amino Acids • Lactobacillus Ferment • Benzyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Ferrocyanide • Sodium Sulfite • Benzyl Salicylate • Citral • Coumarin • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterCarol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinCarol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 ParfumCarol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 AcidCarol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolCarol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateCarol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Coumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinCarol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateCarol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCarol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 AlcoholCarol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
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 LimoneneCarol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolCarol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 26.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolCarol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 27.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateCarol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 29.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateCarol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 31.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
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Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner 34 ingredients
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream 48 ingredients
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Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner 34 ingredients
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