Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pacifica Salty Waves Conditioner versus Kerotin Keratin Freshening Conditioner .
Published on August 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 10 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, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Ingredient Info
Pacifica Salty Waves Conditioner 24 ingredients
Kerotin Keratin Freshening Conditioner 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Pacifica Salty Waves Conditioner 24 ingredients
Kerotin Keratin Freshening Conditioner 26 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pacifica Salty Waves Conditioner 24 ingredients
Kerotin Keratin Freshening Conditioner 26 ingredients
Water • Cetrimonium Chloride • Cetyl Alcohol • Sorbitol • Panthenol • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract • Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract • Stearyl Alcohol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethicone • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Lecithin • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopherol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract • Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Ceteareth-20 • Cetyl Alcohol • Hydrolyzed Keratin • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Cetrimonium Chloride • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Panthenol • Hydrolyzed Silk • Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract • Mentha Piperita Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Punica Granatum Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Parfum
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 WaterPacifica Salty Waves Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kerotin Keratin Freshening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Pacifica Salty Waves Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Kerotin Keratin Freshening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholPacifica Salty Waves Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Kerotin Keratin Freshening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 PanthenolPacifica Salty Waves Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Kerotin Keratin Freshening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilPacifica Salty Waves Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Kerotin Keratin Freshening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is an ammonium salt. It is mainly used to prevent static in haircare products as a surfactant.
Surfactants have differing ends: one side is hydrophilic while the other end is hydrophobic.
Surfactants also help your cleansers remove pollutants more easily from the skin.
Learn more about Behentrimonium MethosulfatePacifica Salty Waves Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Kerotin Keratin Freshening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 AlcoholPacifica Salty Waves Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Kerotin Keratin Freshening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolPacifica Salty Waves Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.
Kerotin Keratin Freshening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
Pacifica Salty Waves Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 21.
Kerotin Keratin Freshening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 ParfumPacifica Salty Waves Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 22.
Kerotin Keratin Freshening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 26.
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Pacifica Salty Waves Conditioner 24 ingredients
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