REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame Heat Protective Leave-In Cream Versus Adwoa Beauty Melonberry Hair Milk Leave-In Conditioner
Updated on February 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe leave-in conditioners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame Heat Protective Leave-In Cream 24 ingredients
Adwoa Beauty Melonberry Hair Milk Leave-In Conditioner 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame Heat Protective Leave-In Cream 24 ingredients
Adwoa Beauty Melonberry Hair Milk Leave-In Conditioner 20 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Amodimethicone
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingChlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Parfum, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Isopropyl Alcohol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Benzyl Salicylate, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Trideceth-6, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Citronellol, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate
Quaternium-91
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Powder
Abrasive
Quaternium-91, Behentrimonium Chloride, Myristyl Myristate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetrimonium Chloride, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Panthenol, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Powder
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
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 AlcoholCetearyl 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 AlcoholThis 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.
Parfum 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.
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