Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Melanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner versus Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner .
Published on February 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, oils and sulfates
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Leave-in Conditioner
A type of no-rinse conditioner that hydrates the hair.
Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Price
Ingredient Info
Melanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner 23 ingredients
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
- Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
- Salvia Officinalis Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
- Salvia Sclarea Oil
- Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
- Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Melanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner 23 ingredients
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Melanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner 23 ingredients
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner 32 ingredients
Water • Diheptyl Succinate • Capryloyl Glycerin • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Wheat Amino Acids • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Brassica Rapa Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract • Bambusa Vulgaris Extract • Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid
Water • Diheptyl Succinate • Capryloyl Glycerin • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Hydrolyzed Pea Protein • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein • Musa Sapientum Flower Extract • Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil • Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Mentha Piperita Oil • Citrus Aurantifolia Oil • Salvia Officinalis Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil • Salvia Sclarea Oil • Zingiber Officinale Root Oil • Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil • Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Biotin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract • Bambusa Vulgaris Extract • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid
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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 WaterMelanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Diheptyl Succinate.
Melanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Capryloyl Glycerin.
Melanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is an ammonium salt. It is mainly used to prevent static in haircare products as a surfactant.
Surfactants have differing ends: one side is hydrophilic while the other end is hydrophobic.
Surfactants also help your cleansers remove pollutants more easily from the skin.
Learn more about Behentrimonium MethosulfateMelanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMelanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 AlcoholMelanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about PanthenolMelanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceMelanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilMelanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.
Argan Oil is an antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing ingredient.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilMelanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractMelanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract.
Melanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 28.
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract comes from bamboo plant. Bamboo extract is skin conditioning and soothing.
Bamboo extract has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution. The antioxidant property of bamboo also makes it great at healing wounds.
Bamboos are rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and copper.
A recent study found bamboo extract might interrupt the process of hyperpigmentation.
Learn more about Bambusa Vulgaris ExtractMelanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 29.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidMelanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 21.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 30.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolMelanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 22.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 AcidMelanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 32.
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Melanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner 23 ingredients
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner 32 ingredients
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Melanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave In Conditioner 23 ingredients
AlyssaC
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!! It's a Multi-Use Conditioner, meaning you can use it in more than one way. It's a standard rinse-out conditioner,...
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!! It's a Multi-Use Conditioner, meaning you can use it in more than one way. It's a standard rinse-out conditioner, deep conditioner, leave-in conditioner, curl cream/styling cream, pre-poo, detangler, and a refresh rehydrate cream for a total of SEVEN DIFFERENT WAYS!!! I currently mainly use it as my rinse-out conditioner and it's great! I'm still testing its other uses as it does utilize proteins which is great, however I also want to maintain a Protein/Moisture Balance for my hair so I'm still testing its other uses in relation to my other products without overusing proteins.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner 32 ingredients
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