L'Oreal Everpure Thickening Conditioner Versus Kundal Honey & Macadamia Hydro-Intensive Protein Premium Hair Treatment
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-37
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Amodimethicone
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetyl Esters, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-37, Paraffinum Liquidum, Citric Acid, Arginine, Amodimethicone, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Limonene, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Ceramide AP
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTrehalose
Humectant
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7
EmulsifyingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Extract
EmollientHoney Extract
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Trideceth-10
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAsarum Sieboldii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract
MaskingPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipropylene Glycol, Trehalose, Steartrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Extract, Honey Extract, Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Cyclomethicone, Trideceth-10, Butylene Glycol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Silk Amino Acids, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Glycerin, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Propolis Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Parfum
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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.
This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
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 waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient.
It plays several roles in a formula:
Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products.
Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people.
However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy.
Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans.
Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize.
A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeParfum 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
