Comparison between Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner vs. Umberto Giannini Thirsty Curls Moisture Surge Curl Hydrating Conditioner

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21 Ingredients 33

1
Water
1
Water
2
Cetyl Alcohol
2
Glycerin
3
Behentrimonium Chloride
3
Cetearyl Alcohol
4
Vegetable Oil
4
Propylene Glycol
5
Glycol Distearate
5
Behentrimonium Chloride
6
Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
6
Hydroxyethylcellulose
7
Cetrimonium Chloride
7
Cetrimonium Chloride
8
Trideceth-12
8
Phenoxyethanol
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Uniqueness16 out of 21
76.2%
Uniqueness28 out of 33
84.8%

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
10 out of 21
48%
chemical
9 out of 21
43%
natural
10 out of 33
30%
chemical
21 out of 33
64%

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: 6Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Propylene Glycol#4Allantoin#21Sodium Lactate#24Sodium PCA#25Sodium Hyaluronate#31
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#21
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#21Citric Acid#13Limonene#33

Detailed view

Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner vs. Umberto Giannini Thirsty Curls Moisture Surge Curl Hydrating 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

#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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#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.

Position 3

#3Behentrimonium Chloride

Origin: chemical
Role: Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Preservative
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#3Cetearyl 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 4

#4Vegetable Oil

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#4Propylene 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.

Position 5

#5Glycol Distearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Behentrimonium Chloride

Origin: chemical
Role: Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Preservative
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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