REDKEN Volume Injection Conditioner Versus L'Oreal Everpure Sulfate-Free Volume Conditioner
Updated on October 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both conditioners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
REDKEN Volume Injection Conditioner 16 ingredients
L'Oreal Everpure Sulfate-Free Volume Conditioner 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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REDKEN Volume Injection Conditioner 16 ingredients
L'Oreal Everpure Sulfate-Free Volume Conditioner 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane
Starch Acetate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-37
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningChlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetyl Esters, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Limonene, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citronellol, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, BHT
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%.
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 AlcoholCetyl Esters is a synthetic wax made up of mostly fatty acids and fatty alcohols. It is strcturally similar to wax taken from whales.
As an emollient, it creates a thin barrier on the skin. This barrier prevents moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl EstersIsopropyl 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 AlcoholLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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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REDKEN Volume Injection Conditioner 16 ingredients
L'Oreal Everpure Sulfate-Free Volume Conditioner 23 ingredients
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