Lador Damage Protector Acid Conditioner Versus Luseta Tangle Free Conditioner
Updated on November 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 12 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 parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Lador Damage Protector Acid Conditioner 37 ingredients
Luseta Tangle Free Conditioner 24 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Lador Damage Protector Acid Conditioner 37 ingredients
Luseta Tangle Free Conditioner 24 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Polyquaternium-7
Amodimethicone
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Silk
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingBorago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingJasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Steartrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyquaternium-7, Amodimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Silk, Butylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Amodimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Steartrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Paraffinum Liquidum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dimethiconol, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 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.
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!
Learn more about WaterCetearyl 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 DimethiconeSteartrimonium Chloride is a preservative.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidParfum 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.
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