Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner versus L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner .
Published on March 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both conditioners. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Price
Ingredient Info
L'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner 15 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner 28 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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L'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner 15 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
L'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner 15 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner 28 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cetyl Esters • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract • Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Trideceth-6 • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Salicylate • Linalool • Amodimethicone • Isopropyl Alcohol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Geraniol • Citric Acid • Potassium Hydroxide • Citronellol • Cetrimonium Chloride • Potassium Sorbate • Hexyl Cinnamal • Glycerin • Parfum • Ceramide AP
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterL'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 AlcoholL'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
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%.
L'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 EstersL'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Amodimethicone is a type of silicone.
L'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
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 Isopropyl AlcoholL'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive 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 AcidL'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-6.
L'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolL'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 15.
Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideL'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 21.
Chlorhexidine Digluconate is a preservative.
L'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
L'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 AlcoholL'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 14.
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumL'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Care Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 15.
L'Oreal Elvital Color-Vive Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 27.
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