Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of OGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner versus Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner .
Published on May 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Price
Ingredient Info
OGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner 20 ingredients
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner 37 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of 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
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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OGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner 20 ingredients
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner 37 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
OGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner 20 ingredients
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner 37 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Honey Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Glycerin • Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate • Dimethicone • Polyquaternium-47 • Steareth-20 • Propylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Isopropyl Alcohol • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Isopropyl Palmitate • Behentrimonium Chloride • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Silicone Quaternium-8 • Dimethicone • Quaternium-91 • Trideceth-10 • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil • Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil • Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract • Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract • Wine Extract • Lactobacillus Ferment • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cocamide Mipa • Isododecane • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate • Ppg-1 Trideceth-6 • Polyquaternium-37 • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Citric Acid • Propylene Glycol • Isopropyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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 WaterOGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant 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 AlcoholOGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
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%.
OGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant 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 GlycerinOGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.
We don't have a description for Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate.
OGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
OGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolOGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 29.
Isopropyl 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 AlcoholOGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant 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 AcidOGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 17.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 28.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideOGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 ParfumOGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 34.
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OGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner 20 ingredients
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner 37 ingredients
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OGX Beauty Quenching + Coconut Curls Curl-Defining Conditioner 20 ingredients
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner 37 ingredients
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