Comparison between Amika The Kure Conditioner vs. Davines Melu/Conditioner

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37 Ingredients 27

1
Water
1
Water
2
Myristyl Alcohol
2
Cetearyl Alcohol
3
Propylene Glycol
3
Glycerin
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
4
Cetrimonium Chloride
5
Cetrimonium Chloride
5
Behenyl Alcohol
6
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn/​argousier) Fruit/​seed Oil
6
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
7
Borago Officinalis (Borage)
7
Dimethicone
8
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
8
Cetyl Alcohol
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Uniqueness25 out of 37
67.6%
Uniqueness15 out of 27
55.6%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
11 out of 37
30%
chemical
24 out of 37
65%
natural
11 out of 27
41%
chemical
13 out of 27
48%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#3Glycerin#12Butylene Glycol#16Tocopherol#33
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Decyl Oleate#20
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Citric Acid#24Benzyl Benzoate#35Limonene#37
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#12Tocopherol#18
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#12
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 4
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#12Citric Acid#15Linalool#19Hexyl Cinnamal#20Limonene#24

Detailed view

Amika The Kure Conditioner vs. Davines Melu/Conditioner
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Myristyl Alcohol

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#2Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

Position 3

#3Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 4

#4Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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#4Cetrimonium Chloride

Origin: chemical
Role: Antimicrobial agent, Antistatic agent, Biocide, Emulsifying agent, Preservative, Surfactant
Antistatic
Antiseptic
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Cetrimonium Chloride is used mostly for formulation purposes and doesn't provide any strong skincare effects. Used mostly to help mix different components together. It also helps to increase the shelf life of the product. CIR safety report tells that this ingredient was found to be “…safe for use in rinse‐off products and …safe for use at concentrations of up to 0.25% in leave‐on products.”  

In the European Union (EU), cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride were reported to be used as a preservative at up to 0.1%. They are also used in rinse-off hair care products at up to 2.5%, leave-on hair products at up to 1.0%, and in leave-on facial cream products at up to 0.5%.

Position 5

#5Cetrimonium Chloride

Origin: chemical
Role: Antimicrobial agent, Antistatic agent, Biocide, Emulsifying agent, Preservative, Surfactant
Antistatic
Antiseptic
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Cetrimonium Chloride is used mostly for formulation purposes and doesn't provide any strong skincare effects. Used mostly to help mix different components together. It also helps to increase the shelf life of the product. CIR safety report tells that this ingredient was found to be “…safe for use in rinse‐off products and …safe for use at concentrations of up to 0.25% in leave‐on products.”  

In the European Union (EU), cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride were reported to be used as a preservative at up to 0.1%. They are also used in rinse-off hair care products at up to 2.5%, leave-on hair products at up to 1.0%, and in leave-on facial cream products at up to 0.5%.

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#5Behenyl Alcohol

Origin: natural
Role: Binding, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Soothing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Behenyl Alcohol is an emulsifier. It makes the product feel softer and more pleasant to touch. It also provides an anti-inflammation effect. Made of natural ingredients and can be seen in organic products a lot.

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