Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair versus Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner .
Published on October 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Leave-in Conditioner
A type of no-rinse conditioner that hydrates the hair.
Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Price
Ingredient Info
Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair 46 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner 20 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
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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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair 46 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair 46 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner 20 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • Biotin • Panthenol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Honey • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Polyquaternium-37 • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Trideceth-3 • Trideceth-15 • Cetrimonium Chloride • Amodimethicone • Parfum • Ppg-1 Trideceth-6 • Glycerin • Aminomethyl Propanol • Phenoxyethanol • Citric Acid • Alcohol • Acetic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Disodium EDTA • Linalool • Amyl Cinnamal • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Benzyl Benzoate • Hydroxycitronellal • Citronellol • Coumarin • Limonene • Hexyl Cinnamal
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Quaternium-91 • Shea Butter Ethyl Esters • Stearalkonium Chloride • Behentrimonium Chloride • Myristyl Myristate • Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract • Oryza Sativa Extract • Keratin Amino Acids • Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate • Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid
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 WaterPattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair contains this as ingredient number 1.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 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 AlcoholPattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair contains this as ingredient number 2.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair contains this as ingredient number 23.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 ParfumPattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair contains this as ingredient number 28.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair contains this as ingredient number 32.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 AcidPattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair contains this as ingredient number 33.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 EDTAPattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair contains this as ingredient number 37.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 17.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair 46 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner 20 ingredients
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Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair 46 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner 20 ingredients
Reviews
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Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair 46 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner 20 ingredients
glasscasita
This conditioner works well at hydrating my wavy hair without being too heavy, so it's not super moisturizing if that's what your hair needs. The...
This conditioner works well at hydrating my wavy hair without being too heavy, so it's not super moisturizing if that's what your hair needs. The scent is nice and light
CustardBunny
overpriced and kind of meh tbh. I loved the shampoo but the conditioner feels like any other. its the one i bought bc its the only one that doesnt...
overpriced and kind of meh tbh. I loved the shampoo but the conditioner feels like any other. its the one i bought bc its the only one that doesnt have ingridients that will ruin ur curly hair appearntly (*cough Cantu cough*) so yea
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