Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Joia ™ Milky Leave-In Conditioner Versus Amika Silken Up Dry Conditioner
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe leave-in conditioners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Joia ™ Milky Leave-In Conditioner 27 ingredients
Amika Silken Up Dry Conditioner 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Joia ™ Milky Leave-In Conditioner 27 ingredients
Amika Silken Up Dry Conditioner 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isohexadecane
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Parfum, Stearyl Alcohol, Coconut Alkanes, Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lactic Acid, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Butylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal
Butane
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propane
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Methosulfate
Antimicrobial
Quaternium-91
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Butane, Alcohol Denat., Propane, Diisopropyl Adipate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Methosulfate, Quaternium-91, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Parfum, Water, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Panthenol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Citronellol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolHydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneParfum 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!
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