Which conditioner should I use for co-was based on its ingredients?

I am leaning between 2 conditioners. The first conditioner is

Giovanni 2chic brazilian keratin and argan oil ultra sleek conditioner

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Stearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Beta Carotene, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (organic), hydrolyzed Paullinia Cupana (Brazilian Cocoa) Keratin Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice (organic), Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Extract (organic), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil (organic), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Extract (organic), Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Natural Fragrance

it costs £8.99

The other conditioner is L'Oréal Paris Elvive Full Restore 5 conditioner

Ingredients:Aqua / Water, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-180, Elaeis Guineensis Oil / Palm Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dodecene, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Arginine, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Poloxamer 407, Linalool, Isopropyl Myristate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Myristyl Alcohol, Serine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, BHT, Citric Acid, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Glutamic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Parfum / Fragrance

it costs £3.99

Are you trying to do a protein treatment?

No I just want a general conditioner to wash my hair with once a week

Could you tell us a bit about your hair? That would help people to make recommendations.

I've actually tried both of these (assuming the L'oreal is the one in the black bottle with the yellow/gold details). I think they're both very good products. That Giovanni detangles like a champ while the L'Oreal is more strengthening. I do think the L'Oreal causes a lot of buildup, but if you shampoo every now and then it shouldn't be a problem.

Dilettante said:

Could you tell us a bit about your hair? That would help people to make recommendations.

I've actually tried both of these (assuming the L'oreal is the one in the black bottle with the yellow/gold details). I think they're both very good products. That Giovanni detangles like a champ while the L'Oreal is more strengthening. I do think the L'Oreal causes a lot of buildup, but if you shampoo every now and then it shouldn't be a problem.

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I have very dry 4c hair

I love Giovanni everything, so I would recommend that over the other choice. But I see that L'Oreal has palm oil in it. Palm oil is a strong moisturizing ingredient in conditioners that works well for my hair.

In that case I think the Giovanni is more moisturizing. They have a green one from that same line which is even more moisturizing imo.

Dilettante said:

In that case I think the Giovanni is more moisturizing. They have a green one from that same line which is even more moisturizing imo.

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I agree! Use what she said.

Matty4eva said:

No I just want a general conditioner to wash my hair with once a week

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I asked because words like strengthening, etc. mean protein. Moisturizing balancing conditioners have protein close to or at the bottom of the list.

I have never tried the Loreal conditioner but that Giovanni 2chic conditioner is wonderful. Would I recommend it for co washing? Nope. I would recommend conditioners from Giovanni's Eco Chic collection for co-washing. I alternate between Smooth as Silk & 50:50 Balanced conditioners. They lather up, is on the medium scale as far consistency and is more cost effective since you can buy them at places like TJ Maxx or Marshall's for $12 & get 33 oz's.

The 2chic collection is more for deep conditioning or steaming. They don't lather as well, is a tad bit thicker in consistency & a mere 8 oz's for co washing is nothing IMO. But the moisture, detangling properties & the punch of strength they give is powerful. I love love LOVE the 2chic collection.