Shea Moisture Amla Oil Bond Repair Conditioner Versus Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Conditioner
Updated on September 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 6 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, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture Amla Oil Bond Repair Conditioner 23 ingredients
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Conditioner 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Shea Moisture Amla Oil Bond Repair Conditioner 23 ingredients
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Conditioner 28 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Emblica Officinalis Fruit
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Histidine Hcl
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Emblica Officinalis Fruit, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Arginine, Histidine Hcl, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHoney
Humectant
Ficus Carica Fruit/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Cetyl Alcohol, Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Behentrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Honey, Ficus Carica Fruit/Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Propanediol, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Benzoic Acid
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%.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilGlycerin 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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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Shea Moisture Amla Oil Bond Repair Conditioner 23 ingredients
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