Comparison between PATTERN Hydrating Shampoo vs. PATTERN Lightweight Conditioner

PATTERN

Hydrating Shampoo

PATTERN

Lightweight Conditioner

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43 Ingredients 47

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Water

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Propanediol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Glycol Distearate

Butylene Glycol

Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil

Biotin

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil

Panthenol

Mel (Honey

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

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Uniqueness22 out of 43

51.2%

Uniqueness26 out of 47

55.3%

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

17 out of 43

40%

chemical

20 out of 43

47%

natural

17 out of 47

36%

chemical

23 out of 47

49%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 6Negative: 0

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil^#13Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil^#14Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil^#15Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#18Glycerin^#22Phospholipids^#23

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 5

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil^#7Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil^#13Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#18Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil^#19Stearic Acid^#38

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 3

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#18Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil^#10Citric Acid^#34Linalool^#43

Dry skin

Positive: 8Negative: 1

Butylene Glycol^#5Panthenol^#7Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil^#8Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil^#9Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil^#10Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#17Tocopherol^#21Glycerin^#31Alcohol Denatured^#35

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 3

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil^#10Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil^#15Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#17

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 6

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#17Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract^#20Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil^#12Citric Acid^#34Linalool^#39Benzyl Benzoate^#42Limonene^#46Hexyl Cinnamal^#47

Detailed view

PATTERN Hydrating Shampoo vs. PATTERN Lightweight 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

#2Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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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

#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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#3Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Origin: natural

Role: Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant

Hair structure improvement

Hair volumizing

Hair gloss

Hair protection

EWG Rating [ 4 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 4

#4Propanediol

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.

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#4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

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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#5Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair protection

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.