VO5 Strawberries & Cream Moisturizing Conditioner Versus Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Deeply Moisturizing Conditioner
Updated on September 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
VO5 Strawberries & Cream Moisturizing Conditioner 30 ingredients
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Deeply Moisturizing Conditioner 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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VO5 Strawberries & Cream Moisturizing Conditioner 30 ingredients
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Deeply Moisturizing Conditioner 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentSoymilk
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicNiacinamide
Smoothing
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Distearate, Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Soymilk, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biotin, Niacinamide, Benzophenone-4, CI 17200
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholCi 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAMCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.
Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient to cause skin irritation and allergies.
MCI is commonly combined with methylisothiazolinone (MI). Other names for this mixture include Kathon CG and Euxyl K 100.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.
Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Trade names for this combination include Kathon CG or Euxyl K 100.
Since then, numerous studies have shown this ingredient to cause contact dermatitis, or skin irritation.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylisothiazolinoneParfum 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 ParfumStearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholWater. 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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