REF Stockholm Ultimate Repair Conditioner Versus Hairlust Curl Crush Conditioner
Updated on March 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
REF Stockholm Ultimate Repair Conditioner 32 ingredients
Hairlust Curl Crush Conditioner 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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REF Stockholm Ultimate Repair Conditioner 32 ingredients
Hairlust Curl Crush Conditioner 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Amodimethicone
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-95
UV AbsorberArginine
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
PEG-8
HumectantHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCitral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer
Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Cetyl Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Parfum, Panthenol, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Quaternium-95, Arginine, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Limonene, Propanediol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, BHT, PEG-8, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Citral, Linalool, PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer, Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate, Sodium Polyacrylate
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xylitol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningPhyllostachys Bambusoides Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Parfum
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Xylitol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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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