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Detangling Leave-In Conditioner | Manufacturing and Formulation Insights

This page provides an ingredient-level review of Detangling Leave-In Conditioner by Fable & Mane. Below you’ll find the publicly available ingredient list, a dynamic ingredient breakdown linked to the FormuNova ingredient database, and a formula structure overview intended for cosmetic founders, product developers, and brand teams researching competitor product architecture in modern shampoo & conditioner and related Beauty & Personal Care categories. This page is a formulation and manufacturing review and does not imply or state any association between FormuNova and Fable & Mane.

Full Ingredient List

Water (Aqua/Eau), Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Caprylic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Polyglycerin-10 Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Ethyl Linoleate, Ethyl Oleate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Olealkonium Chloride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-37, Polyquaternium-7, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearamine Oxide, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Vp/Va Copolymer, Xylitol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Laurtrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Bisulfite, Alcohol, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene

Formulation Deep Dive

Fable & Mane's Detangling Leave-In Conditioner is formulated as a high-performance conditioning treatment designed to provide instant slip and moisture retention for various hair types. The carrier system utilizes a base of water, propanediol, and glycerin, further enhanced by lightweight emollients like coco-caprylate/caprate, coconut alkanes, and carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil to ensure a smooth, non-greasy application. The active performance centers on a synergistic blend of hydrolyzed quinoa and hydrolyzed adansonia digitata (baobab) seed extract for structural protein support, while aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder and phyllanthus emblica (amla) fruit extract provide antioxidant protection and hydration. The formula is stabilized with a combination of behentrimonium methosulfate and polyquaternium polymers, utilizing a clean-label preservative system comprising phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, and potassium sorbate to maintain the efficacy of the botanical-rich matrix.

Ingredient Analysis

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Water GREAT
Purified water serves as the primary, high-quality solvent in most cosmetics.
Solvent
Propanediol GREAT
Improve hydration, solubilize actives, enhance texture and absorption, support barrier function.
Hydrator Emollient Barrier Support Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol GOOD
Stabilize and thicken emulsions while depositing a soft, emollient film that improves skin feel and hair manageability.
Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Barrier Support Emulsifier
Glycerin GREAT
To attract and retain moisture in the skin and hair, enhancing hydration and improving barrier function.
Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent Solvent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract GREAT
Provide deep hydration to skin or hair; calm irritation; deliver antioxidant safeguards.
Hydrator Moisturizer Conditioner Antioxidant Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract GREAT
To protect skin and hair from oxidative stress while supporting tone uniformity, structural integrity, and long-term vitality.
Antioxidant Strengthener Tone Evener Anti-Aging Agent Astringent
Hydrolyzed Quinoa GOOD
A vegan hydrolyzed quinoa protein used to strengthen, smooth and condition the look of hair and skin.
Strengthener Conditioner
Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract NOT RATED
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract NOT RATED
Behentrimonium Methosulfate GOOD
To condition and detangle hair while enhancing softness, slip, and moisture retention in skin and hair care formulas.
Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent Volume Control Agent Soother Barrier Support Emulsifier
Caprylic Acid GOOD
A coconut-derived medium-chain fatty acid used as an emollient, co-emulsifier and antimicrobial support.
Emollient Cleansing Agent
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Polyglycerin-10 Esters NOT RATED
Caprylic/Capric triglyceride GREAT
To provide emollient and moisturizing benefits, enhance product texture, and stabilize formulations.
Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent Antioxidant Barrier Support Emulsifier Solvent
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside NOT RATED
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil GREAT
To hydrate and nourish the skin and hair, soothe inflammation, and protect against oxidative stress.
Moisturizer Emollient Antioxidant Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support Tone Evener Anti-Aging Agent
Cetyl Alcohol GREAT
To improve the texture and stability of cosmetic formulations while providing emollient and conditioning benefits to skin and hair.
Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Emulsifier
Coco Caprylate/Caprate GOOD
To condition and soften skin and hair while improving the sensory feel, spreadability, and moisture retention of cosmetic formulations.
Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Barrier Support Solvent
Coconut Alkanes GOOD
A coconut-derived emollient used for silky, weightless slip as a natural silicone alternative.
Emollient Texture Enhancer
Ethyl Linoleate GOOD
A light omega-6 (linoleic acid) emollient ester that conditions and supports the look of a balanced barrier.
Emollient Barrier Support
Ethyl Oleate NOT RATED
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride GREAT
To smooth and condition hair and skin, reduce static and frizz, enhance viscosity, and improve sensory experience in liquid formulations.
Texture Enhancer Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent
Isopropyl Alcohol CAUTION
Dissolves oils, non‑polar residues, and formulation components while aiding rapid evaporation and product delivery performance.
Cleansing Agent Astringent Solvent
Olealkonium Chloride NOT RATED
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate NOT RATED
Polyquaternium-11 GOOD
Cationic film-former that enhances combability, controls flyaways/frizz, and improves sensory feel in water-based systems.
Texture Enhancer Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent
Polyquaternium-37 GREAT
Cationic conditioning polymer and rheology modifier that thickens, stabilizes, and deposits a smoothing, antistatic film on skin and hair.
Texture Enhancer Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent Cleansing Agent Emulsifier
Polyquaternium-7 GOOD
To deliver enhanced combability, minimize static, boost shine, improve foam stability, and create a smooth, velvety skin/hair feel.
Moisturizer Conditioner Strengthener Emulsifier
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract NOT RATED
Sodium Phosphate NOT RATED
Sorbitan Oleate GOOD
A gentle, low-HLB nonionic emulsifier used to build and stabilize water-in-oil emulsions.
Emulsifier
Stearamine Oxide NOT RATED
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) GREAT
To provide antioxidant protection, moisturize and condition the skin and hair, support the skin’s barrier function, soothe irritation, and protect against environmental damage.
Moisturizer Emollient Conditioner Antioxidant Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent
Trehalose GREAT
To deliver deep, sustained hydration and barrier fortification while providing antioxidant protection and formulation stability — ensuring skin and hair remain supple, resilient, and balanced.
Hydrator Moisturizer Texture Enhancer Antioxidant Soother Microbiome Balance Agent Barrier Support
VP/VA Copolymer GOOD
To form a transparent, durable film on the surface of skin, hair or nails, thereby enhancing style hold (hair), moisture retention (skin), sensory texture and product stability.
Texture Enhancer Anti-Frizz Agent Volume Control Agent Barrier Support
Xylitol GOOD
Increase water content in the stratum corneum/scalp and support barrier integrity through humectancy and NMF-linked pathways.
Hydrator Moisturizer Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Microbiome Balance Agent Barrier Support
Behentrimonium Chloride GOOD
A cationic conditioning agent that detangles, de-statics and smooths hair.
Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent
Benzyl Alcohol GOOD
A naturally-occurring aromatic-alcohol preservative and solvent for broad-spectrum protection.
Preservative Solvent
Laurtrimonium Chloride NOT RATED
Phenoxyethanol GOOD
A broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative that protects water-containing formulas against bacteria, yeast and mold.
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate GOOD
Functions as a preservative (antimicrobial), protecting water-containing formulations primarily against yeasts and molds, with weaker activity against bacteria. Its activity is pH-dependent and strongest in acidic systems (effective below roughly pH 6, optimal near pH 4.4), so it is used in low-pH products and is commonly paired with a second preservative such as sodium benzoate for broad-spectrum coverage.
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate GOOD
Functions as a preservative (antimicrobial), protecting water-containing formulations from yeast, mold, and bacterial spoilage. Its activity is pH-dependent and strongest in acidic systems (optimal below roughly pH 5), so it is used in low-pH products and frequently paired with potassium sorbate for broader, more robust preservation.
Preservative
Sodium Bisulfite NOT RATED
Alcohol GOOD
A fast-evaporating cosmetic alcohol (undenatured ethanol) used as a solvent, astringent and quick-dry base; note the “Alcohol” vs. “Alcohol Denat.”/SD Alcohol 40-B distinction for US markets.
Solvent Astringent
Fragrance FAIR
The aromatic component of a cosmetic — a blended scent that defines a product’s smell and sensory experience, used within IFRA safe-use limits and with required allergen declaration.
Benzyl Salicylate CAUTION
A naturally-occurring soft floral-balsamic aromatic ester, used as a fragrance component; listed individually as an EU-declared allergen when present above regulatory thresholds.
Citronellol CAUTION
A naturally-occurring rose-and-citrus terpene alcohol, used as a fragrance component; listed individually as an EU-declared allergen when present above regulatory thresholds.
Hydroxycitronellal CAUTION
A naturally-occurring sweet, lily-of-the-valley aromatic aldehyde, used as a fragrance component; listed individually as an EU-declared allergen when present above regulatory thresholds.
Limonene CAUTION
A naturally-occurring citrus terpene fragrance component, listed individually as an EU-declared allergen when present above regulatory thresholds.
The information provided in this review is based on internal research and publicly available sources. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or regulatory advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information. Users are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on this information.

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