L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Protein Recharge Leave In Conditioner Versus Color Wow Dream Cocktail Coconut-Infused
Updated on September 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Protein Recharge Leave In Conditioner 40 ingredients
Color Wow Dream Cocktail Coconut-Infused 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Protein Recharge Leave In Conditioner 40 ingredients
Color Wow Dream Cocktail Coconut-Infused 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Amodimethicone
Polyquaternium-37
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTrideceth-5
EmulsifyingSteareth-20
CleansingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-10
CleansingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningChlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Acetic Acid
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningAmyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Argilla
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-37, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Trideceth-5, Steareth-20, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Trideceth-10, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Sorbitan Oleate, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Acetic Acid, Limonene, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Amyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Argilla, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, CI 15985, CI 19140, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Polyquaternium-37
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientC10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Silicone Quaternium-18
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCeteareth-20
Cleansing
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningCoumarin
Perfuming
Quaternium-33
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyquaternium-37, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Silicone Quaternium-18, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteareth-20, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Trideceth-12, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-6, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Parfum, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Coumarin, Quaternium-33, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
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 Benzyl AlcoholCetearyl 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 AlcoholCoumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-37 yet.
We don't have a description for PPG-1 Trideceth-6 yet.
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate is a mixture of Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate and Propylene Glycol Dicaprate.
It is an emollient and helps hydate the skin.
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!
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