John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Deep Conditioner Versus maru.derm Dermatological Hair Care
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
Masking
Bis(C13-15 Alkoxy) Pg-Amodimethicone
Dimethiconol
Emollient
PEG-45m
HumectantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Malic Acid
Buffering
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSilica
Abrasive
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Behenyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Parfum, Bis(C13-15 Alkoxy) Pg-Amodimethicone, Dimethiconol, PEG-45m, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Malic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Silica, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ceteareth-25
CleansingEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Amodimethicone
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Trideceth-5
EmulsifyingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
PCA
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Apigenin
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-9
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-10
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Dimethiconol, Ceteareth-25, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Caffeine, Amodimethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Propylene Glycol, Trideceth-5, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Citric Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Apigenin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-9, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum
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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.
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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Parfum 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 Water
