Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner versus Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner .
Published on December 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Price
Ingredient Info
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner 20 ingredients
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner 43 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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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
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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
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner 20 ingredients
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner 43 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner 20 ingredients
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner 43 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Quaternium-91 • Shea Butter Ethyl Esters • Stearalkonium Chloride • Behentrimonium Chloride • Myristyl Myristate • Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract • Oryza Sativa Extract • Keratin Amino Acids • Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate • Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Isopropyl Palmitate • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Behentrimonium Chloride • Diheptyl Succinate • Quaternium-91 • Persea Gratissima Oil • Squalane • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil • Brassica Campestris Seed Oil • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polyglutamic Acid • Spirulina Platensis Extract • Cocos Nucifera Water • Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Glycerin • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Polyquaternium-37 • Polyquaternium-73 • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Polyquaternium-7 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Ppg-1 Trideceth-6 • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Chloride • Isopropyl Alcohol • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene
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. 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 WaterNot Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 AlcoholNot Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterNot Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Quaternium-91.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.
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%.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Learn more about ParfumNot Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 40.
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.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 39.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 AcidNot Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 36.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner 20 ingredients
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner 43 ingredients
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Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner 20 ingredients
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner 43 ingredients
Reviews
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Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner 20 ingredients
glasscasita
This conditioner works well at hydrating my wavy hair without being too heavy, so it's not super moisturizing if that's what your hair needs. The...
This conditioner works well at hydrating my wavy hair without being too heavy, so it's not super moisturizing if that's what your hair needs. The scent is nice and light
CustardBunny
overpriced and kind of meh tbh. I loved the shampoo but the conditioner feels like any other. its the one i bought bc its the only one that doesnt...
overpriced and kind of meh tbh. I loved the shampoo but the conditioner feels like any other. its the one i bought bc its the only one that doesnt have ingridients that will ruin ur curly hair appearntly (*cough Cantu cough*) so yea
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner 43 ingredients
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