Comparison between PATTERN Clarifying Shampoo vs. Aveda Be Curly Conditioner

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33 Ingredients 28

1
Water
1
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf
2
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
2
Glycerin
3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
3
Stearyl Alcohol
4
Sodium Chloride
4
Castor Isostearate Succinate
5
Sodium Glycolate
5
Cetearyl Alcohol
6
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
6
Cetyl Alcohol
7
Sodium Benzoate
7
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
8
Glycerin
8
Palmamidopropyl Trimonium Methosulfate
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Uniqueness26 out of 33
78.8%
Uniqueness21 out of 28
75.0%

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
14 out of 33
42%
chemical
17 out of 33
52%
natural
13 out of 28
46%
chemical
11 out of 28
39%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#8Panthenol#21Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract#24
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#23Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil#26
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#13Citric Acid#14
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Glycerin#2Stearyl Alcohol#3Tocopherol#15Alcohol Denatured#17
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Limonene#21Linalool#23Citral#24

Detailed view

PATTERN Clarifying Shampoo vs. Aveda Be Curly Conditioner
Position 1

#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.

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#1Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf

Origin: No information
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 2

#2Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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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

#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.

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#3Stearyl 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.

Position 4

#4Sodium Chloride

Origin: natural
Role: Flavoring agent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Sodium Chloride is a very famous ingredeint also known as Salt. Yes, it’s the same salt you can find on your table. In cosmetics, it is used as a preservative helping the product to live longer. It is also used as a peeling agent in different scrubs. Human contact with this element since ancient times and that's why it is 100% safe.

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#4Castor Isostearate Succinate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Sodium Glycolate

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#5Cetearyl 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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