TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth Versus Pureology Hydrate Conditioner

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth versus Pureology Hydrate Conditioner .

Last updated on January 26, 2024. Published on March 18, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner

Conditioner American Brand United States

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Ingredient Info

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TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth 24 ingredients

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner 37 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth 24 ingredients

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner 37 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating (4)

Rosacea (4)

Eczema (5)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth 24 ingredients

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner 37 ingredients

Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Amodimethicone • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cetrimonium Chloride • Dipropylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Hydrolyzed Keratin • Lactic Acid • Magnesium Chloride • Magnesium Nitrate • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • Parfum • Peg-7 Propylheptyl Ether • Phenoxyethanol • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil • Sodium Chloride • Benzyl Alcohol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool

Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Amodimethicone • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cetyl Esters • Isopropyl Alcohol • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Trideceth-6 • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Tocopherol • Panthenol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetrimonium Chloride • Butylene Glycol • Simmondsia Chinensis Butter • Limonene • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Rosmarinic Acid • Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract • Salvia Officinalis Oil • Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Benzophenone-4 • Linalool • Pentylene Glycol • Wheat Amino Acids • Sodium Chloride • Mentha Piperita Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Disodium EDTA

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth contains this as ingredient number 1.

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth contains this as ingredient number 2.

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Amodimethicone

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Amodimethicone is a type of silicone.

TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth contains this as ingredient number 5.

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Behentrimonium Chloride

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Liked

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%.

TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth contains this as ingredient number 6.

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.

Cetrimonium Chloride

What it does: Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Preservative

Community Rating: Liked

This 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.

TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth contains this as ingredient number 7.

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth contains this as ingredient number 9.

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 37.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth contains this as ingredient number 16.

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth contains this as ingredient number 18.

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.

Sodium Chloride

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth contains this as ingredient number 20.

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 33.

Limonene

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Limonene

TRESemmé Conditioner Keratin Smooth contains this as ingredient number 23.

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.

Linalool

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked