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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kristin Ess Hair The One Signature Conditioner versus Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner .

Published on December 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 8 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 common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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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

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
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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Kristin Ess Hair The One Signature Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Kristin Ess Hair The One Signature Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
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%.

Kristin Ess Hair The One Signature Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
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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Kristin Ess Hair The One Signature Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 21.

5
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Preservative
Community Rating: Liked

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 The One Signature Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is derived from guar gum.

It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.

Kristin Ess Hair The One Signature Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.

7
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Kristin Ess Hair The One Signature Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 28.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.

8
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Kristin Ess Hair The One Signature Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 36.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Shine Enhancing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 22.

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

24% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
32% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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