Comparison between Cetaphil Advanced Moisturizer vs. Kristin Ess Weightless Shine Leave-In Conditioner

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21 Ingredients 29

1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycerin
2
C11-15 Pareth-12
3
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
3
Fragrance
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
4
Algin
5
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
5
Chitosan
6
Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil
6
Carrageenan
7
Cyclopentasiloxane
7
Coco-Glucoside
8
Sodium PCA
8
Hydrolyzed Keratin
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Uniqueness15 out of 21
71.4%
Uniqueness23 out of 29
79.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
5 out of 21
24%
chemical
15 out of 21
71%
natural
16 out of 29
55%
chemical
10 out of 29
34%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Sodium PCA#8Panthenol#16Stearyl Alcohol#21
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#13
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Panthenol#9Glycerin#23Propylene Glycol#27
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Algin#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Algin#4Citric Acid#26

Detailed view

Cetaphil Advanced Moisturizer vs. Kristin Ess Weightless Shine Leave-In 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

#2Glycerin

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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#2C11-15 Pareth-12

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 3

#3Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#3Fragrance

Origin: chemical
Role: Deodorant, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Fragrances
EWG Rating [ 8 ]

Fragrance is a mix of chemical ingredients (usually 20-30 chemicals but up to 200 sometimes) that help the product to smell better. It can hide many bad things. Synthetic fragrances may contain many different chemicals, but manufacturers don’t want to reveal each of them for some reason and hide them behind the word "Fragrance".

Chemical fragrances can lead to irritation or cause allergic reactions. Fortunately, the fragrance is usually located at the bottom of the list meaning its concentration is low. If you see it at the top, it’s a bad sign… It's a good idea to test the product first in this case.

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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#4Algin

Origin: natural
Role: Binding, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Antiseptic
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
Position 5

#5Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Viscosity controlling agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Shea Butter is a great natural moisturizer everybody knows about. And it’s popular for a reason. It contains 5 essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic), vitamins (A, D, E, F), and catechins, which are antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin and protects it from UV, cold, and other negative factors. It can be used on its own and will not harm your skin even in very high concentrations.

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#5Chitosan

Origin: natural
Role: Film former, Hair fixative
Moisturizing
Rejuvenation
Antiseptic
Regeneration
Hair structure improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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