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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of VO5 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Conditioner versus Cantu Argan Oil Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream .

Last updated on November 13, 2023. Published on December 09, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Conditioner American Brand United States
Leave-in Conditioner American Brand United States

Conditioner

Moisturizing agents for hair.

Leave-in Conditioner

A type of no-rinse conditioner that hydrates the hair.

Price

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Starts at $10.39

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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

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.

1
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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VO5 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cantu Argan Oil Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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VO5 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.

Cantu Argan Oil Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
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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VO5 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.

Cantu Argan Oil Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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VO5 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.

Cantu Argan Oil Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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VO5 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 17.

Cantu Argan Oil Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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VO5 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.

Cantu Argan Oil Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

29% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
11% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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