MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner Versus Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner versus Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner .

Last updated on August 15, 2023. Published on September 19, 2023

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, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

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

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MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner

Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner

Leave-in Conditioner Brand

Leave-in Conditioner Dutch Brand Netherlands

Leave-in Conditioner

A type of no-rinse conditioner that hydrates the hair.

Leave-in Conditioner

A type of no-rinse conditioner that hydrates the hair.

Price

Ingredient Info

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MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner 44 ingredients

Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner 25 ingredients

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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MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner 44 ingredients

Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner 25 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (4)

Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (4)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner 44 ingredients

Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner 25 ingredients

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

Water • Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Cetearyl Alcohol • Lactic Acid • Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Honey • Sodium Benzoate • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey • Panthenol • Parfum • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract • Benzyl Alcohol • Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment • Sorbic Acid • Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment • Potassium Sorbate • Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment • Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment • Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment • Coumarin • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

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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MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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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MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Parfum

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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MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.

Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.

Potassium Sorbate

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 41.

Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 42.

Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.

Benzyl Alcohol

What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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MoroccanOil Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 43.

Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 14.

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