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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Seen Conditioner Fragrance Free versus Vanicream Conditioner .

Published on August 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Conditioner American Brand United States
Conditioner American Brand United States

Conditioner

Moisturizing agents for hair.

Conditioner

Moisturizing agents for hair.

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Ingredient Info

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Seen Conditioner Fragrance Free 15 ingredients

Vanicream Conditioner 11 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Seen Conditioner Fragrance Free 15 ingredients

Vanicream Conditioner 11 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Seen Conditioner Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 1.

Vanicream Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Seen Conditioner Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 3.

Vanicream Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Seen Conditioner Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 8.

Vanicream Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Seen Conditioner Fragrance Free 15 ingredients

Vanicream Conditioner 11 ingredients

33% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
27% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Seen Conditioner Fragrance Free 15 ingredients

Vanicream Conditioner 11 ingredients

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