Garnier Fructis Hair Filler + Vitamin Cg Strength Repair Shampoo Versus L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Protein Recharge Leave In Conditioner
Updated on September 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
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
Garnier Fructis Hair Filler + Vitamin Cg Strength Repair Shampoo 22 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Protein Recharge Leave In Conditioner 40 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Garnier Fructis Hair Filler + Vitamin Cg Strength Repair Shampoo 22 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Protein Recharge Leave In Conditioner 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Polyquaternium-67
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Arginine, Salicylic Acid, Polyquaternium-67, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Benzoic Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Amodimethicone
Polyquaternium-37
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTrideceth-5
EmulsifyingSteareth-20
CleansingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-10
CleansingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningChlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Acetic Acid
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningAmyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Argilla
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-37, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Trideceth-5, Steareth-20, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Trideceth-10, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Sorbitan Oleate, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Acetic Acid, Limonene, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Amyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Argilla, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, CI 15985, CI 19140, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AlcoholCitric 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 AcidCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolLimonene 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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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Garnier Fructis Hair Filler + Vitamin Cg Strength Repair Shampoo 22 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Protein Recharge Leave In Conditioner 40 ingredients
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