Comparison between Pantene Nutrient Blends Hair Volume Multiplier Silicone Free Bamboo Conditioner For Fine, Thin Hair vs. Johnson & Johnsons Johnson's Active Kids Shiny Drops Conditioner

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18 Ingredients 16

1
Water
1
Water
2
Stearyl Alcohol
2
Cetearyl Alcohol
3
Cetyl Alcohol
3
Glycerin
4
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
4
Hydroxyethylcellulose
5
Fragrance
5
Cetrimonium Chloride
6
Benzyl Alcohol
6
Sodium Benzoate
7
Dicetyldimonium Chloride
7
Cetyl Palmitate
8
Glutamic Acid
8
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
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Uniqueness15 out of 18
83.3%
Uniqueness13 out of 16
81.3%

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
6 out of 18
33%
chemical
10 out of 18
56%
natural
4 out of 16
25%
chemical
9 out of 16
56%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Stearyl Alcohol#2Panthenol#12Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract#18
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#11
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#9

Detailed view

Pantene Nutrient Blends Hair Volume Multiplier Silicone Free Bamboo Conditioner For Fine, Thin Hair vs. Johnson & Johnsons Johnson's Active Kids Shiny Drops 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

#2Stearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
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 ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Stearyl Alcohol creates a barrier on the skin's surface lowering the evaporation of water and making it hydrated for a longer time. This barrier helps the skin to recover after deep cleansing. It also makes the skin look smooth. Though it belongs to alcohols, it's a fatty alcohol and it doesn't make your skin dry.

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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

#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.

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#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
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 4

#4Stearamidopropyl 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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#4Hydroxyethylcellulose

Origin: chemical
Role: Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Stabilising, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Hydroxyethylcellulose doesn’t provide any notable skincare benefits. It’s used for formulation purposes. It’s a very effective emulsifier and thickening agent. It also improves the product’s texture and feel. It allows manufacturers to use less surfactant making the product safer for your skin.

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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#5Cetrimonium Chloride

Origin: chemical
Role: Antimicrobial agent, Antistatic agent, Biocide, Emulsifying agent, Preservative, Surfactant
Antistatic
Antiseptic
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Cetrimonium Chloride is used mostly for formulation purposes and doesn't provide any strong skincare effects. Used mostly to help mix different components together. It also helps to increase the shelf life of the product. CIR safety report tells that this ingredient was found to be “…safe for use in rinse‐off products and …safe for use at concentrations of up to 0.25% in leave‐on products.”  

In the European Union (EU), cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride were reported to be used as a preservative at up to 0.1%. They are also used in rinse-off hair care products at up to 2.5%, leave-on hair products at up to 1.0%, and in leave-on facial cream products at up to 0.5%.

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