Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Conditioner versus Cantu Shea Butter Hydrating Cream Conditioner .
Published on April 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Conditioner
Moisturizing agents for hair.
Price
Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Conditioner 25 ingredients
Cantu Shea Butter Hydrating Cream Conditioner 16 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Conditioner 25 ingredients
Cantu Shea Butter Hydrating Cream Conditioner 16 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Conditioner 25 ingredients
Cantu Shea Butter Hydrating Cream Conditioner 16 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Cetyl Alcohol • Stearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Parfum • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil • Brassica Campestris Seed Oil • Panthenol • Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk • Tocopherol • Glycerin • Glycine Soja Oil • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Triethyl Citrate • Caprylyl Glycol • Benzoic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterShea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cantu Shea Butter Hydrating Cream Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholShea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cantu Shea Butter Hydrating Cream Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholShea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cantu Shea Butter Hydrating Cream Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 ButterShea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Cantu Shea Butter Hydrating Cream Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumShea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.
Cantu Shea Butter Hydrating Cream Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolShea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 17.
Cantu Shea Butter Hydrating Cream Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Conditioner 25 ingredients
Cantu Shea Butter Hydrating Cream Conditioner 16 ingredients
Usage
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Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Conditioner 25 ingredients
Cantu Shea Butter Hydrating Cream Conditioner 16 ingredients
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