Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner versus Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner .
Last updated on December 29, 2023. Published on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Ingredient Info
Pantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner 14 ingredients
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner 18 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Pantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner 14 ingredients
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner 14 ingredients
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner 18 ingredients
Water • Stearyl Alcohol • Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cetyl Alcohol • Parfum • Benzyl Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Histidine • Citric Acid • Panthenol • Panthenyl Ethyl Ether • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone
Water • Cetyl Alcohol • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Glycerin • Stearyl Alcohol • Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone • Glutamic Acid • Sodium Chloride • Parfum • Citric Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Histidine • Panthenol • Panthenyl Ethyl Ether • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone
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 WaterPantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholPantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Pantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 AlcoholPantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 ParfumPantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 AlcoholPantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Histidine.
Pantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 AcidPantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 PanthenolPantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Panthenyl Ethyl Ether.
Pantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.
MCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.
Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient to cause skin irritation and allergies.
MCI is commonly combined with methylisothiazolinone (MI). Other names for this mixture include Kathon CG and Euxyl K 100.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylchloroisothiazolinonePantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 17.
MI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.
Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Trade names for this combination include Kathon CG or Euxyl K 100.
Since then, numerous studies have shown this ingredient to cause contact dermatitis, or skin irritation.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylisothiazolinonePantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Pantene Smooth And Sleek Conditioner 14 ingredients
Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner 18 ingredients
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