Comparison between Ouai Leave-In Conditioner vs. Moroccanoil All In One Leave-In Conditioner

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55 Ingredients 44

1
Water
1
Water
2
Cyclopentasiloxane
2
Cetearyl Alcohol
3
Cetearyl Alcohol
3
Propanediol
4
Quaternium-91
4
Cetyl Alcohol
5
Fragrance
5
Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
6
Phenoxyethanol
6
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
7
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
7
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
8
Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
8
Fragrance
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Uniqueness42 out of 55
76.4%
Uniqueness31 out of 44
70.5%

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
14 out of 55
25%
chemical
33 out of 55
60%
natural
12 out of 44
27%
chemical
27 out of 44
61%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 8Negative: 0
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil#9Panthenol#13Glycine#18Sodium Hyaluronate#25Glycerin#29Butylene Glycol#36Sodium PCA#42Sodium Lactate#43
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil#9Myristyl Myristate#33
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Citric Acid#47Citral#52Linalool#53Limonene#55
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#15
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glyceryl Stearate SE#28Algin#39
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Citric Acid#13Isopropyl Alcohol#23Algin#39

Detailed view

Ouai Leave-In Conditioner vs. Moroccanoil All In One 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

#2Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

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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

#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.

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#3Propanediol

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 4

#4Quaternium-91

Origin: chemical
Role: Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Cetyl 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 5

#5Fragrance

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.

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#5Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Antioxidants
Moisturizing
Softening
Soothing
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Tones up skin
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

This oil consists of Olein and Linoleic acids mostly. It also contains a lot of Tocopherol. That's why it's a great component to counter ageing. It soaks into the skin pretty fast without leaving an oily film. It makes the skin feel silky and helps to recover hydro-lipid layer, increases its firmness and elasticity.

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