Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Curlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner versus BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner .
Last updated on August 08, 2023. Published on August 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
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Ingredient Info
Curlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner 31 ingredients
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner 38 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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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner 31 ingredients
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner 38 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Curlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner 31 ingredients
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner 38 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Betaine • Cetyl Palmitate • Behentrimonium Chloride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract • Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract • Piper Nigrum Seed Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract • Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil • Glycerin • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Panthenol • Glyceryl Undecylenate • Parfum • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Gluconate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Limonene • Linalool • Isopropyl Alcohol
Water • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Behentrimonium Chloride • Glycine Soja Oil • Brassica Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Stearyl Alcohol • Sodium PCA • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Panthenol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Santalum Album Oil • Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil • Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil • Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil • Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Cetrimonium Chloride • Arginine • Biotin • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Algin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Chitosan • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum • Dehydroacetic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol
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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 WaterCurlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
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%.
Curlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCurlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 27.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilCurlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 JuiceCurlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 GlycerinCurlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Curlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 PanthenolCurlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 ParfumCurlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 22.
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 AcidCurlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 SorbateCurlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 27.
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 BenzoateCurlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 28.
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 35.
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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner 31 ingredients
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Conditioner 38 ingredients
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