Renpure Rosemary Mint Cleansing Conditioner Versus Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Conditioner
Updated on September 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 14 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 fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Renpure Rosemary Mint Cleansing Conditioner 26 ingredients
Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Conditioner 29 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Renpure Rosemary Mint Cleansing Conditioner 26 ingredients
Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Conditioner 29 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingSargassum Filipendula Extract
Skin ProtectingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentButyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantSilicone Quaternium-17
EmulsifyingDiazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Sorbitol, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycereth-26, Silicone Quaternium-17, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycereth-26
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Silicone Quaternium-17
EmulsifyingAmodimethicone
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Distearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Parfum, Silicone Quaternium-17, Amodimethicone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, Ozokerite, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Diazolidinyl Urea, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateThis 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%.
This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
We don't have a description for Trideceth-12 yet.
This 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.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26We don't have a description for Silicone Quaternium-17 yet.
Diazolidinyl Urea is a preservative. It can cause irritation.
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate is a preservative.
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 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.
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