Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ouai Leave in Conditioner versus Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner .
Published on December 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe leave-in conditioners. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Ouai Leave in Conditioner 54 ingredients
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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
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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 😥
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
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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 🎉
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Ouai Leave in Conditioner 54 ingredients
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Ouai Leave in Conditioner 54 ingredients
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner 32 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Quaternium-91 • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract • Tamarindus Indica Extract • Panthenol • Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • PCA • Glycine • Alanine • Serine • Valine • Isoleucine • Proline • Threonine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Histidine • Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer • Cetrimonium Chloride • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Polysilicone-29 • Behentrimonium Chloride • Myristyl Myristate • Silicone Quaternium-16 • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Butylene Glycol • Undeceth-11 • Butyloctanol • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Undeceth-5 • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Sodium PCA • Sodium Lactate • Phenylalanine • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Citronellol • Geraniol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Cinnamyl Alcohol • Citral • Linalool • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene
Water • Propanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract • Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract • Punica Granatum Seed Oil • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Sclerotium Gum • Glycerin • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Lactic Acid • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Parfum • Cinnamal • Farnesol • Benzyl Benzoate • Amyl Cinnamal • Citronellol • Citral • Hydroxycitronellal • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool • Potassium Sorbate • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetrimonium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol
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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 WaterOuai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in 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 AlcoholOuai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 ParfumOuai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Ouai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 32.
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Ouai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 28.
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 GlycerinOuai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 29.
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolOuai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 47.
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolOuai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 48.
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 26.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralOuai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 51.
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 24.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolOuai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 52.
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 28.
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Ouai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 53.
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 25.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneOuai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 54.
Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 27.
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