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LUSH Candy Rain Conditioner Versus Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner

Conditioner

Leave-in Conditioner

British Brand

American Brand

Updated on July 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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LUSH Candy Rain Conditioner 22 ingredients

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner 41 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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LUSH Candy Rain Conditioner 22 ingredients

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner 41 ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Candy Rain Conditioner

Water

Cream

Milk

Macadamia Acid

Cetearyl Alcohol

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Parfum

Masking

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ethyl Macadamiate

Skin Conditioning

Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters

Emollient

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Emollient

Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil

Emollient

Behentrimonium Chloride

Preservative

Bubulum Oil

Emollient

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Cetrimonium Chloride

Phenoxyethanol

Benzyl Alcohol

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Benzyl Benzoate

Coumarin

Eugenol

Limonene

Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner

Water

Skin Conditioning

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Masking

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Amodimethicone

Polyquaternium-37

PPG-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate

Emulsifying

4 / 2

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Acetamide Mea

Sodium Hydroxide

Parfum

Lactamide Mea

Dimethicone

PPG-1 Trideceth-6

Butylene Glycol

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Trideceth-6

Emulsifying

Behentrimonium Chloride

Preservative

Xylose

Humectant

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sorbitan Oleate

Emulsifying

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Linalool

Dimethiconol

Benzophenone-4

Isopropyl Alcohol

Cetrimonium Chloride

Tocopherol

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Camelina Sativa Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Antioxidant

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Masking

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Benzyl Alcohol

Geraniol

Citronellol

Benzyl Salicylate

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol

Isoeugenol

BHT

Melanin

Sodium Benzoate

Pentylene Glycol

Potassium Sorbate

Citric Acid

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Behentrimonium Chloride

Preservative

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%.

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent

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 Alcohol

Cetrimonium Chloride

Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Preservative

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.

Parfum

Masking, Perfuming

Parfum 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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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water