Design Essentials Rosemary And Mint Stimulating Super Moisturizing Conditioner Versus Design Essentials Agave And Lavender Moisturizing And Detangling Conditioner
Updated on January 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Design Essentials Rosemary And Mint Stimulating Super Moisturizing Conditioner 23 ingredients
Design Essentials Agave And Lavender Moisturizing And Detangling Conditioner 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Design Essentials Rosemary And Mint Stimulating Super Moisturizing Conditioner 23 ingredients
Design Essentials Agave And Lavender Moisturizing And Detangling Conditioner 23 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Polyquaternium-32
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Quaternium-80
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Menthol
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Polyquaternium-32, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Quaternium-80, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Parfum, Dimethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Menthol, Mentha Piperita Oil, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Silk Amino Acids, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Amodimethicone
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Agave Americana Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Glycol Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium PCA, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Agave Americana Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, CI 42090, CI 17200, CI 60725
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycereth-2 Cocoate can be bad for dry skin.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein yet.
Parfum 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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