Shea Moisture Daily Hydration Leave - In Treatment Versus Trader Joe's Leave In Conditioner
Updated on January 25, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture Daily Hydration Leave - In Treatment 23 ingredients
Trader Joe's Leave In Conditioner 40 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Shea Moisture Daily Hydration Leave - In Treatment 23 ingredients
Trader Joe's Leave In Conditioner 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientAlgae Extract
Emollient
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum Extract
Hydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Algae Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Glyceryl Undecylenate
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Quaternium-91
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSilicone Quaternium-16
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Myristate
Emollient
Polysilicone-29
Undeceth-11
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButyloctanol
HumectantUndeceth-5
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Glycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingHydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
MaskingPCA
HumectantAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Serine
MaskingValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Histidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Quaternium-91, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Silicone Quaternium-16, Myristyl Myristate, Polysilicone-29, Undeceth-11, Behentrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butyloctanol, Undeceth-5, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine, Alanine, Panthenol, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis 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.
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 AlcoholYou may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilIngredient Ratings
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Shea Moisture Daily Hydration Leave - In Treatment 23 ingredients
Trader Joe's Leave In Conditioner 40 ingredients
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Shea Moisture Daily Hydration Leave - In Treatment 23 ingredients
Trader Joe's Leave In Conditioner 40 ingredients
it smells amazing when you spray it initially, but the smell changes after a while. additionally, after just a few hours, my hair feels tangled and dry. maybe it's just my hair? :/
