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

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42 Ingredients 27

1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
2
Cetearyl Alcohol
3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
3
Glycerin
4
Glycerin
4
Cetrimonium Chloride
5
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
5
Behenyl Alcohol
6
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
6
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
7
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn/​argousier) Fruit/​seed Oil
7
Dimethicone
8
Borago Officinalis (Borage)
8
Cetyl Alcohol
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Uniqueness34 out of 42
81.0%
Uniqueness19 out of 27
70.4%

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 42
26%
chemical
27 out of 42
64%
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
Glycerin#4Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#9Butylene Glycol#19Propylene Glycol#27
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Citric Acid#32Benzoic Acid#38Benzyl Benzoate#40Limonene#42
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 Shampoo 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

#2Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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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

#3Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

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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

#4Glycerin

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.

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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

#5Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
Cleansing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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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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