Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner versus BondiBoost Thickening Therapy Conditioner .
Published on March 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
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 fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
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Ingredient Info
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner 32 ingredients
BondiBoost Thickening Therapy Conditioner 28 ingredients
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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner 32 ingredients
BondiBoost Thickening Therapy Conditioner 28 ingredients
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Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner 32 ingredients
BondiBoost Thickening Therapy Conditioner 28 ingredients
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
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Coco-Caprylate • Propanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Panthenol • Niacinamide • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide Ng • Sulfated Castor Oil • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Hydrolyzed Quinoa • Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract • Biotin • Parfum • Polyquaternium-7 • Polyquaternium-10 • Pentylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
BondiBoost Thickening Therapy Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
BondiBoost Thickening Therapy Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.
BondiBoost Thickening Therapy Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.
BondiBoost Thickening Therapy Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.
BondiBoost Thickening Therapy 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 Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.
BondiBoost Thickening Therapy Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.
Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.
More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.
Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns about this ingredient.
Learn more about BiotinMelanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 26.
BondiBoost Thickening Therapy Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateMelanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 27.
BondiBoost Thickening Therapy Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract.
Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 28.
BondiBoost Thickening Therapy Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 31.
BondiBoost Thickening Therapy Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 Plumping Deep Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 32.
BondiBoost Thickening Therapy Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 28.
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Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner 32 ingredients
BondiBoost Thickening Therapy Conditioner 28 ingredients
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