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Published on March 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both leave-in conditioners. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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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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Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (4)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Generic Value Products Leave In Conditioner Compare to Its a 10 Miracle Leave-in contains this as ingredient number 1.

Equate Complete 10 Nourishing Volumizing Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl 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.

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Generic Value Products Leave In Conditioner Compare to Its a 10 Miracle Leave-in contains this as ingredient number 2.

Equate Complete 10 Nourishing Volumizing Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.

It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.

Generic Value Products Leave In Conditioner Compare to Its a 10 Miracle Leave-in contains this as ingredient number 3.

Equate Complete 10 Nourishing Volumizing Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

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Generic Value Products Leave In Conditioner Compare to Its a 10 Miracle Leave-in contains this as ingredient number 4.

Equate Complete 10 Nourishing Volumizing Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Quaternium-80.

Generic Value Products Leave In Conditioner Compare to Its a 10 Miracle Leave-in contains this as ingredient number 5.

Equate Complete 10 Nourishing Volumizing Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.

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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.

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Generic Value Products Leave In Conditioner Compare to Its a 10 Miracle Leave-in contains this as ingredient number 6.

Equate Complete 10 Nourishing Volumizing Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Generic Value Products Leave In Conditioner Compare to Its a 10 Miracle Leave-in contains this as ingredient number 10.

Equate Complete 10 Nourishing Volumizing Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Generic Value Products Leave In Conditioner Compare to Its a 10 Miracle Leave-in contains this as ingredient number 11.

Equate Complete 10 Nourishing Volumizing Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

You can find hydrolyzed silk in both haircare and skincare products. According to a manufacturer, it can help improve skin and hair hydration.

This ingredient is created by adding acid or enzymes to 'hydrolyze' silk protein.

Due to the origins of this ingredient, it is not vegan. Silk is an animal product from silkworms.

Depending on the source, this ingredient can be considered cruelty-free. It is created from left-over cocoons of silkworms. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about where their hydrolyzed silk comes from.

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Generic Value Products Leave In Conditioner Compare to Its a 10 Miracle Leave-in contains this as ingredient number 12.

Equate Complete 10 Nourishing Volumizing Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Generic Value Products Leave In Conditioner Compare to Its a 10 Miracle Leave-in contains this as ingredient number 16.

Equate Complete 10 Nourishing Volumizing Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

27% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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