L'Oreal Elseve Glycolic Gloss Condicionador - Brazil Versus John Frieda Red Boosting Conditioner
Updated on December 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both conditioners. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Elseve Glycolic Gloss Condicionador 18 ingredients
John Frieda Red Boosting Conditioner 41 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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L'Oreal Elseve Glycolic Gloss Condicionador 18 ingredients
John Frieda Red Boosting Conditioner 41 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xylose
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Amodimethicone
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingCetyl Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Erythritol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Glycine
Buffering
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Malic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Stearoxypropyl Dimethylamine
C14-28 Isoalkyl Acid
Basic Red 51
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingBasic Brown 17
C14-28 Alkyl Acid
Basic Yellow 87
Basic Orange 31
Basic Blue 124
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentPrunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetyl Esters, Parfum, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Erythritol, Disodium EDTA, Glycine, Behentrimonium Chloride, Benzophenone-4, Malic Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Stearoxypropyl Dimethylamine, C14-28 Isoalkyl Acid, Basic Red 51, Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Basic Brown 17, C14-28 Alkyl Acid, Basic Yellow 87, Basic Orange 31, Basic Blue 124, Stearyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Retinyl Palmitate, Punica Granatum Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lecithin, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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%.
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 DimethiconeHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic 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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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!
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