Pacifica Rosemary Purify Invigorating Shampoo

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Pacifica Rosemary Purify Invigorating Shampoo Versus Acure Ultra Hydrating Shampoo

Updated on December 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

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Pacifica Rosemary Purify Invigorating Shampoo

Shampoo

American Brand United States

Acure Ultra Hydrating Shampoo

Shampoo

American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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Pacifica Rosemary Purify Invigorating Shampoo 22 ingredients

Acure Ultra Hydrating Shampoo 26 ingredients

At a glance

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Pacifica Rosemary Purify Invigorating Shampoo 22 ingredients

Acure Ultra Hydrating Shampoo 26 ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Rosemary Purify Invigorating Shampoo

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Cocamidopropyl Betaine Cleansing

May worsen Eczema

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.

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Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Cleansing, Foaming

May cause irritation

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.

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Lauryl Glucoside Cleansing

Lauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.

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Stearyl Citrate Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Stearyl Citrate.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

0 / 0

2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Panthenol Skin Conditioning

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Helps reduce irritation

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Masking, Skin Conditioning

Oil

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.

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Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Soy Protein.

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Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract Astringent

Sambucus Nigra is known as the black elderberry.

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Salix Alba Bark Extract Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Soothing

Good for Oily Skin

Salix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.

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Tilia Cordata Flower Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tilia Cordata Flower Extract.

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Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Skin Protecting

Antioxidant

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.

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Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract.

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Menthol Masking, Refreshing

3 Concerns

Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.

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Spirulina Maxima Extract Smoothing

We don't have a description for Spirulina Maxima Extract.

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Mentha Piperita Oil Masking, Perfuming, Refreshing

Fragrance • Oil • EU Allergen

Mentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.

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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is derived from guar gum.

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Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

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Potassium Sorbate Preservative

Preservative

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

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Sodium Benzoate Masking, Preservative

Preservative

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

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Parfum Masking, Perfuming

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

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Ultra Hydrating Shampoo

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Skin Conditioning

2 Benefits

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.

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Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate Cleansing

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.

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Cocamidopropyl Betaine Cleansing

May worsen Eczema

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.

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Betaine Humectant, Skin Conditioning

3 Benefits

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

0 / 0

2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Cleansing, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.

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Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Oil • Helps hydrate Dry Skin • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.

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Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Cucurbita Pepo Seed oil comes from the field pumpkin, including winter squash and the traditional orange pumpkin we see in Autumn.

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Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract Astringent, Masking, Tonic

Blackberry extract is rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C. The majority of antioxidants include flavonoid, phenolic, and anthocyanins.

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Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Masking, Skin Conditioning

2 Benefits

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

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Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

This extract comes from the Cabbage Palm, AKA the Açaí berry! It has skin soothing, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties.

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Rosa Canina Fruit Extract Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

Good for Scar Healing

Rosa Canina Fruit Extract is from Rosehip. Rosehips are a fruit from a wild rose bush native to Eurasia and Africa.

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Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Fragrance • 2 Benefits

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. This ingredient is a skin conditioner.

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Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract.

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Punica Granatum Extract Astringent, Masking, Tonic

Punica Granatum extract comes from the pomegranate.

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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract Skin Conditioning

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract is the extract from dried sweet almond seeds.

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Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiseborrhoeic

Antioxidant • Oil

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil is an antioxidant and is an oil.

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Levulinic Acid Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Fragrance

Levulinic Acid is a fragrance that comes from the degradation of cellulose. It is a saturated fatty acid.

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Sodium Levulinate Skin Conditioning

Sodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.

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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is derived from guar gum.

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Benzaldehyde Masking, Perfuming

Fragrance • EU Allergen

Benzaldehyde is a fragrance.

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Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate Cleansing

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.

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Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Cleansing, Foaming

Not safe for Fungal Acne

This gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.

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Citric Acid Buffering, Masking

AHA • 4 Benefits • 2 Concerns

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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Sodium Hydroxide Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cleansing

Disliked

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.

Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.

While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.

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Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Skin Conditioning

Liked

This ingredient is derived from guar gum.

It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.

Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Rosemary Purify Invigorating Shampoo

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mixed

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not rated

Ultra Hydrating Shampoo

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When to use

Pacifica Rosemary Purify Invigorating Shampoo 22 ingredients

Acure Ultra Hydrating Shampoo 26 ingredients

4 Routines

50% use in am

50% use in pm

75% use every day

1 Routine

0% use in am

100% use in pm

100% use every day

Reviews

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Pacifica Rosemary Purify Invigorating Shampoo 22 ingredients

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Acure Ultra Hydrating Shampoo 26 ingredients

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BubbIes

3 months ago · Combination Skin

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I love the smell, but unfortunately it has a pore clogging oil that broke me out. It also was pretty gentle feeling, but to the point I didn't feel...

I love the smell, but unfortunately it has a pore clogging oil that broke me out. It also was pretty gentle feeling, but to the point I didn't feel like it actually washed my hair at all. My boyfriend felt the same way.