Kiehl's Nourishing Olive Fruit Oil Conditioner Versus Virtue Recovery Conditioner
Updated on March 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 10 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 or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Nourishing Olive Fruit Oil Conditioner 19 ingredients
Virtue Recovery Conditioner 91 ingredients
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Kiehl's Nourishing Olive Fruit Oil Conditioner 19 ingredients
Virtue Recovery Conditioner 91 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientBenzoic Acid
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Amodimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Cetyl Esters, Isopropyl Alcohol, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Trideceth-6, Sodium Hydroxide, Cetrimonium Chloride, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientCetyl Esters
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningKeratin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningQuercus Petraea Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Oryza Sativa Seed Protein
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Cystoseira Compressa Extract
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGalactoarabinan
Xylitol
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Linseed Extract
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantParfum
Masking
Propanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentQuaternium-95
UV AbsorberGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Phytic Acid
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-37
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylic Acid
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Isododecane, Cetyl Esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Keratin, Panthenol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Quercus Petraea Fruit Extract, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Cystoseira Compressa Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Galactoarabinan, Xylitol, Trehalose, Zea Mays Starch, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Calcium Gluconate, Parfum, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysorbate 20, Dimethiconol, Maltodextrin, Quaternium-95, Gluconolactone, Phytic Acid, Ceteareth-20, Polysorbate 80, Disodium Phosphate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Ethyl Linoleate, Ethyl Oleate, Sorbitan Oleate, Polyquaternium-37, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCetearyl 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 AlcoholThis 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%.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCetyl Esters is a synthetic wax made up of mostly fatty acids and fatty alcohols. It is strcturally similar to wax taken from whales.
As an emollient, it creates a thin barrier on the skin. This barrier prevents moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl EstersIsopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
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 Isopropyl 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 ParfumCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolBenzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidLimonene 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 LimoneneIngredient Ratings
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