Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner Versus L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Repairing Conditioner
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner 18 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Repairing Conditioner 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner 18 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Repairing Conditioner 32 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Histidine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Glutamic Acid, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Histidine, Panthenol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingLinalool
Perfuming
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningAmyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Argilla
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Trideceth-6, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Linalool, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Limonene, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Amyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Citronellol, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Argilla, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, CI 19140, CI 15985, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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