Garnier Moisturizing Shampoo With Coconut Water & Aloe Vera Versus Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Deeply Moisturizing Conditioner
Updated on August 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Garnier Moisturizing Shampoo With Coconut Water & Aloe Vera 21 ingredients
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Deeply Moisturizing Conditioner 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Garnier Moisturizing Shampoo With Coconut Water & Aloe Vera 21 ingredients
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Deeply Moisturizing Conditioner 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyquaternium-10
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide Mipa, Parfum, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-10, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Coumarin, Limonene, Potassium Sorbate
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 AlcoholParfum 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!
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