Comparison between Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner vs. Kristin Ess Moisture Rich Curl Shampoo

Design Essentials

Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner

Kristin Ess

Moisture Rich Curl Shampoo

Find out which product is better for your skin.

21 Ingredients 34

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Water

Cetyl Alcohol

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Behentrimonium Chloride

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Vegetable Oil

Propanediol

Glycol Distearate

Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride

Phenoxyethanol

Cetrimonium Chloride

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Trideceth-12

Alanine

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Uniqueness16 out of 21

76.2%

Uniqueness29 out of 34

85.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

10 out of 21

48%

chemical

9 out of 21

43%

natural

10 out of 34

29%

chemical

23 out of 34

68%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil^#11Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#12

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil^#11Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#12

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 3

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#12Benzyl Benzoate^#17Citral^#18Linalool^#20

Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Glycine^#11Sodium PCA^#17Sodium Lactate^#19Phospholipids^#32Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil^#33

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil^#24

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#22

Detailed view

Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner vs. Kristin Ess Moisture Rich Curl Shampoo

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

#2Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.

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#2Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 3

#3Behentrimonium Chloride

Origin: chemical

Role: Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Preservative

EWG Rating [ 4 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#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.

Position 4

#4Vegetable Oil

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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#4Propanediol

Origin: chemical

Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

Position 5

Both products have the same component on this position.

#5Glycol Distearate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

Malassezia unsafe

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]