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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold versus Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner .

Published on April 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both conditioners. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

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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Conditioner American Brand United States
Conditioner American Brand United States

Conditioner

Moisturizing agents for hair.

Conditioner

Moisturizing agents for hair.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 1.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 2.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.

We don't have a description for Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate.

Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 5.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.

Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.

The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties. This may help with anti-aging, as antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are unstable molecules that may damage your skin's cells.

Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.

This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.

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Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 9.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.

The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.

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Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 12.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.

The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.

Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.

The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.

Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

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Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 13.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 17.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.

Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.

In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.

Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.

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Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 19.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 22.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 29.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 24.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Astringent, Emollient, Soothing, Tonic

We don't have a description for Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract.

Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 26.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 21.

12
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking

Larrea Divaricata Extract is an antioxidant.

Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 27.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Astringent, Emollient

We don't have a description for Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract.

Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 28.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract.

Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 29.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract.

Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 30.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Astringent, Masking

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract can help to reduce large pores.

Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 31.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.

As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.

Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.

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Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 32.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Coumarins 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.

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Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 33.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 36.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 35.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 38.

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What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.

The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".

Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.

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.

Learn more about Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Mane 'n Tail Color Protect Conditioner Max Color Hold contains this as ingredient number 36.

Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 37.

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3% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
36% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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