Comparison between Garnier Ultimate Blends Conditioner Almond Crush vs. Not Your Mother's Coconut Milk & Agave Nectar Conditioner

Garnier Ultimate Blends

Conditioner Almond Crush

Not Your Mother's

Coconut Milk & Agave Nectar Conditioner

Find out which product is better for your skin.

23 Ingredients 22

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Water

Cetearyl Alcohol

Glycerin

Cetyl Alcohol

Isopropyl Myristate

Behentrimonium Chloride

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Propanediol

Glycine Soja Oil/ Soybean Oil

Stearalkonium Chloride

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/sunflower Seed Oil

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract

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Uniqueness18 out of 23

78.3%

Uniqueness17 out of 22

77.3%

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

11 out of 23

48%

chemical

9 out of 23

39%

natural

9 out of 22

41%

chemical

12 out of 22

55%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Salicylic Acid^#20Isopropyl Myristate^#4

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 4

Citric Acid^#14Tartaric Acid^#16Salicylic Acid^#20Linalool^#22

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#14

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil^#9

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#22

Detailed view

Garnier Ultimate Blends Conditioner Almond Crush vs. Not Your Mother's Coconut Milk & Agave Nectar 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

Both products have the same component on this position.

#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

#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

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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#3Cetyl 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.

Position 4

#4Isopropyl Myristate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent

Softening

Malassezia unsafe

Comedogenic rating [ 5 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Bad for oily skin

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#4Behentrimonium Chloride

Origin: chemical

Role: Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Preservative

EWG Rating [ 4 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 5

#5Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Origin: chemical

Role: Antistatic agent, Emulsifying agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant

Softening

Hair conditioning

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#5Propanediol

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.