Everist The Deep Conditioning Concentrate Versus The Rootist Strengthen Fortifier Concentrated Conditioner
Updated on January 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Everist The Deep Conditioning Concentrate 46 ingredients
The Rootist Strengthen Fortifier Concentrated Conditioner 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Everist The Deep Conditioning Concentrate 46 ingredients
The Rootist Strengthen Fortifier Concentrated Conditioner 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate
Emulsion StabilisingAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Alanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientCucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine
Buffering
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Histidine
Humectant
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PCA
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Lactate
BufferingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Threonine
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Valine
MaskingWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Behentrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Citric Acid, Brassica Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Glycine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Histidine, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Isoleucine, Panthenol, PCA, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Sodium PCA, Propanediol, Sodium Lactate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Threonine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Valine, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningBrassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Vinegar
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disunfloweroylethyl Dimonium Chloride
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Brassicyl Valinate Esylate
EmollientHydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin
Emulsion StabilisingSodium PCA
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl Lactyl Lactate
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lactobacillus, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Water, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Brassica Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Vinegar, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disunfloweroylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Brassicyl Valinate Esylate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Lactate/Laurate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Calcium Gluconate, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl Lactyl Lactate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 JuiceGlycerin 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl 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 LimoneneHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a modified starch used to help thicken a product.
It is also used in foods.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidBrassica Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
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.
Note: 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 OilThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCA1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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.
It 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 BenzoatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateIngredient Ratings
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