Matrix Glow Mania Glow Gatekeeper Glow Sealing Leave-In Conditioner Versus MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner
Updated on June 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe leave-in conditioners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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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Ingredient Info
Matrix Glow Mania Glow Gatekeeper Glow Sealing Leave-In Conditioner 24 ingredients
MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner 44 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Matrix Glow Mania Glow Gatekeeper Glow Sealing Leave-In Conditioner 24 ingredients
MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Trideceth-9 Pg-Amodimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingLaureth-23
CleansingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingRosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
PEG/PPG-4/12 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-9 Pg-Amodimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Trideceth-12, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Glycolic Acid, Limonene, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, PEG/PPG-4/12 Dimethicone, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSoy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Glucose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Stearamine Oxide
CleansingOlealkonium Chloride
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Amodimethicone
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
EmollientXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Xylitol
Humectant
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-11
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Threonine
Algin
Masking
Chitosan
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Wheat Amino Acids, Soy Amino Acids, Citric Acid, Glucose, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Stearamine Oxide, Olealkonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Polyglyceryl-10 Esters, Xylitylglucoside, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Anhydroxylitol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Xylitol, Trideceth-12, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-11, C12-13 Pareth-9, Cetrimonium Chloride, Arginine Hcl, Serine, Threonine, Algin, Chitosan, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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%.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeIsopropyl 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 AlcoholParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-12 yet.
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!
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Matrix Glow Mania Glow Gatekeeper Glow Sealing Leave-In Conditioner 24 ingredients
MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner 44 ingredients
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