Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner versus BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner .
Last updated on December 10, 2023. Published on March 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Price
Ingredient Info
Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner 23 ingredients
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner 31 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner 23 ingredients
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner 23 ingredients
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner 31 ingredients
Water • Brassica Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearyl Alcohol • Propanediol • Cetyl Alcohol • Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Hydrolyzed Corn Protein • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Phenoxyethanol • Isododecane • Cetyl Esters • Behentrimonium Chloride • Isopropyl Myristate • Cetrimonium Chloride • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Panthenol • Citric Acid • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Water • Cetyl Alcohol • Stearyl Alcohol • Brassica Alcohol • Propanediol • Isopropyl Myristate • Copper Tripeptide-34 • Coffea Arabica Seed Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Caffeine • Biotin • Cetyl Esters • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate • Cetrimonium Chloride • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Glycerin • Lauryl Pyrrolidone • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Ubiquinone • Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Glycine • Larix Europaea Wood Extract • Sodium Metabisulfite • Zinc Chloride • Citric Acid • Parfum • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol
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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. 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!
Learn more about WaterKristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Brassica Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholKristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolKristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholKristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate.
Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceKristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Cetyl 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 EstersKristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristateKristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 17.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidKristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 22.
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 28.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This bacteria is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
It is believed the preservation property comes from salicylic acid and ammonium salt, neither of which are involved in the fermentation process.
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateKristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner 23 ingredients
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner 31 ingredients
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Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner 23 ingredients
BrioGeo Destined For Density Caffeine + Biotin Density Conditioner 31 ingredients
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