Garnier Marvellous Nectar Shampoo Versus Kolai Repair & Care Conditioner

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Garnier Marvellous Nectar Shampoo versus Kolai Repair & Care Conditioner .

Last updated on August 31, 2023. Published on November 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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Garnier Marvellous Nectar Shampoo

Kolai Repair & Care Conditioner

Shampoo French Brand France

Conditioner Swedish Brand Sweden

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Price

Ingredient Info

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Garnier Marvellous Nectar Shampoo 27 ingredients

Kolai Repair & Care Conditioner 30 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Garnier Marvellous Nectar Shampoo 27 ingredients

Kolai Repair & Care Conditioner 30 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Reduces Large Pores

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

Drying (6)

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (4)

Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Garnier Marvellous Nectar Shampoo 27 ingredients

Kolai Repair & Care Conditioner 30 ingredients

Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Coco-Betaine • Cocamide Mipa • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Cocoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Polyquaternium-10 • Salicylic Acid • Limonene • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Linalool • Benzyl Alcohol • Amodimethicone • Propylene Glycol • Geraniol • Citronellol • Methyl Cocoate • Citric Acid • Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid • Hexyl Cinnamal • Parfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Garnier Marvellous Nectar Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kolai Repair & Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Garnier Marvellous Nectar Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.

Kolai Repair & Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.

Argan Oil is an antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing ingredient.

Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.

Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.

Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.

Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.

Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.

Argan Trees are native to Morocco.

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Garnier Marvellous Nectar Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.

Kolai Repair & Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Limonene

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Garnier Marvellous Nectar Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.

Kolai Repair & Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 26.

Linalool

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Garnier Marvellous Nectar Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.

Kolai Repair & Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 22.

Citronellol

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citronellol 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.

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Garnier Marvellous Nectar Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.

Kolai Repair & Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 28.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Garnier Marvellous Nectar Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 24.

Kolai Repair & Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.

Hexyl Cinnamal

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.

This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.

Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.

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Garnier Marvellous Nectar Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 26.

Kolai Repair & Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Parfum

Garnier Marvellous Nectar Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 27.

Kolai Repair & Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 21.

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