Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner versus Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner .
Published on December 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
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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Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Price
Ingredient Info
REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner 21 ingredients
Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner 32 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 🎉
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REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner 21 ingredients
Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner 21 ingredients
Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner 32 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Paraffinum Liquidum • Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil • Parfum • Isopropyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin • Benzyl Salicylate • Dilauryl Thiodipropionate • Benzyl Alcohol • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • Linalool • Citric Acid • Hexyl Cinnamal • Geraniol • Cinnamal • Coumarin • Citronellol
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Parfum • Cetrimonium Chloride • Panthenol • Glycerin • Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract • Hydrolyzed Keratin • Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil • Biotin • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Polyquaternium-37 • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Lauryl Glucoside • Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone • Trideceth-6 • C11-15 Pareth-7 • Acetic Acid • Sodium Acetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Isopropyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sorbitan Oleate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Salicylate • Limonene • Hexyl Cinnamal
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 WaterREDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ouai Fine Hair 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 AlcoholREDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
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%.
REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 ParfumREDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
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 Isopropyl AlcoholREDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 25.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinREDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 29.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateREDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 AcidREDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.
Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 24.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalREDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 32.
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REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner 21 ingredients
Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner 32 ingredients
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REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Conditioner 21 ingredients
Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner 32 ingredients
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