Syoss Keratin Conditioner Versus L'Oreal Elvital Extraordinary Coconut Oil Conditioner Extra-Fine
Updated on October 23, 2023
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 dry skin
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Syoss Keratin Conditioner 20 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvital Extraordinary Coconut Oil Conditioner Extra-Fine 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Syoss Keratin Conditioner 20 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvital Extraordinary Coconut Oil Conditioner Extra-Fine 22 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Quaternium-87
CleansingStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Distearoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Methylparaben
Preservative
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-37
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientLinalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Quaternium-87, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dimethicone, Distearoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Isopropyl Myristate, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Glycine, Lysine Hcl, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Sodium Methylparaben, Dimethiconol, Polyquaternium-37, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingDilauryl Thiodipropionate
Antioxidant
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Amodimethicone
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Cetyl Esters, CI 19140, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Trideceth-6, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Amodimethicone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Caramel, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Cetrimonium Chloride, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Ceramide AP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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