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brilliant™ Conditioner

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Details & care

What it is: A conditioner that quenches hair's thirst and sets tangles free, even in the most textured hair.

What it does: It's formulated with plant emollients that restore hair for smoothness and shine. An excellent detangler, it helps make hair feel soft and silky. Hair is left hydrated and conditioned.

How to use: After shampooing, apply a small amount to wet hair and work through to ends. Leave on for 3–5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

  • Cruelty-free
  • This brand has B Corp certification, representing business practices with emphasis on social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency
  • This brand meets Nordstrom Responsible Brands criteria: brand adheres to responsible social and environmental practices
  • This brand meets Nordstrom Responsible Brands criteria: brand adheres to responsible social and environmental practices
  • Item #632235
  • Core Product ID 3333364AEL

Ingredients

Water\Aqua\Eau, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Oryzanol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Eugenol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Citronellol, Phenoxyethanol <iln48341></iln48341>
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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Aveda

Aveda products for women and men are professionally developed and clinically tested, and go to exceptional lengths to be respectful of the earth. A pioneer of holistic beauty, Aveda focuses on the latest botanical ingredients, innovations and salon-style performance developed for a wide variety of hair and skin types. This brand meets Nordstrom Responsible Brands criteria: Aveda has B Corp certification, representing business practices with emphasis on social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

Reviews

(686)6864.5 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Apr 8, 2013

Best Conditioner Ever!

I have always been plagued with dry, brittle hair and the only conditioner that ever made it manageable was Aveda Brilliant Conditioner. After losing half of my long hair during Chemo, I tried using other supposedly moisturizing brands to keep what I had left manageable. The only one that worked was Aveda. Is is the BEST.
JOCEY1
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Most helpful critical review

May 22, 2024

Used to love

Doesn't condition my hair as well as it used to. I had to put large amounts in my hair and it's still not soft. So I've already used half the bottle in only a few shampoos . This used to be my favorite conditioner ... what happened? Did you change the formula?
Terlilerm
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aveda.com response
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us! The formula of Brilliant Conditioner has not changed. We'd love to chat. We invite you to speak with an Aveda Online Advisor who can make expert recommendations to find a new conditioner option that makes you happy. Click here, bit.ly/AvedaLiveChatUS to connect with a US Advisor now.

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Apr 8, 2013

Best Conditioner Ever!

I have always been plagued with dry, brittle hair and the only conditioner that ever made it manageable was Aveda Brilliant Conditioner. After losing half of my long hair during Chemo, I tried using other supposedly moisturizing brands to keep what I had left manageable. The only one that worked was Aveda. Is is the BEST.
JOCEY1
4found this helpful
May 26, 2019Incentivized review

Nice but a bit heavy, no detangling power

Nice conditioner but is not a detangler. My hair is long and thick so I prefer a conditioner that also has elements of detangling power. I also feel like this weighs my hair down a bit. Smells amazing though and I like using Aveda products so I am keeping and will just switch off with other conditioners when my hair is more tangled.
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jinjenn
3found this helpful
July 3, 2014

Did not know it's for textured and treated hair

I did not realize this is intended for use with textured and treated hair. The description online did not mention it, but if you look closely at the bottle it says this. I returned it as I have neither textured nor treated hair.
ardu
2found this helpful
July 15, 2016

Brilliant!!!

Great with the shampoo, light weight, leaves my hair soft and shiny. Wonderful!
jennigirl
1found this helpful
June 25, 2013

Love this stuff

I trust and use Aveda products everyday and Brilliant leaves your hair smelling great and not weighed down. I highly recommend.
IheartBurberry
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May 3, 2026

works great

High shine without greasy day 2 hair
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Bowdeen
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May 22, 2024

Used to love

Doesn't condition my hair as well as it used to. I had to put large amounts in my hair and it's still not soft. So I've already used half the bottle in only a few shampoos . This used to be my favorite conditioner ... what happened? Did you change the formula?
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aveda.com response
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us! The formula of Brilliant Conditioner has not changed. We'd love to chat. We invite you to speak with an Aveda Online Advisor who can make expert recommendations to find a new conditioner option that makes you happy. Click here, bit.ly/AvedaLiveChatUS to connect with a US Advisor now.
Terlilerm
Apr 24, 2024

Disappointed

Like others, I am incredibly disappointed that the one liter size is no longer offered. Brilliant is the conditioner that I would always come back to after trying other Aveda offerings because it just worked best for my hair. I prefer the one liter bottles not only for the value but also for the reduced packaging and the ease of use in the shower with the pump. Combine that with learning that my loyalty program membership has "expired" and I'm now less than thrilled with Aveda (what has happened to my remaining points?). Similar to other commenters, I have been a customer for a long time (first started purchasing Aveda products in the late 80s).
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aveda.com response
Your comments are important and we'd like to connect you with the right team. If you would like further assistance, please reach out to consumercare-soc@gcc.aveda.com with your contact information and full details. A team member will then be in touch.
Shannon
Apr 21, 2024

Bring back 1 L bottle!

I'm going to join the chorus of people very upset about the loss of the 1L Brilliant Conditioner bottle. I'm actively looking for new conditioner brands that are as good as Brilliant but without the exhorbitant plastic waste and cost of the small bottles. I have also been a 20 + year customer, and salon customer as well. What a shame, and short sighted decision by Aveda.
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aveda.com response
Your comments are important and we'd like to connect you with the right team. If you would like further assistance, please reach out to consumercare-soc@gcc.aveda.com with your contact information and full details. A team member will then be in touch.
Kate
Apr 19, 2024

Bring back the liter size! One star for packaging size!!

I have used this product for nearly 20 years. I cannot believe you took away the liter size! Why? It's the best Aveda product there is. I have tried other Aveda products and always come back to Brilliant. Please bring back the liter size!! One star for packaging size!
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aveda.com response
Hi Bernice! Thank you for your heart-felt feedback and for being such a long time user of Aveda products. From time to time adjustments are made to different collections for a variety of reasons and the decision to discontinue a product or size is never made lightly. If you do prefer a conditioner in a liter size, we do have a number of product options available. Our US team is standing by at bit.ly/AvedaLiveChatUS to answer any questions or help find a new product to meet your hair care needs.
Bernice
Mar 14, 2024

smells great

Conditioner is just ok moisturizing and detangling. Takes a lot of product for my slightly thin, shoulder length hair.
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Norfolk
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Mar 8, 2024

My absolute favorite!

The Brilliant shampoo and conditioner line is the best I've ever used hands down. My hair is soft but not left oily or limp. I color my hair and it does not take away from the color. The scent is soft and light. Run don't walk to purchase this! My only complaint is they don't make it in the liter size currently.
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