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Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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

Vicrea &honey Deep Moist Shampoo 1.0
Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Moist Essence Shampoo

Ingredient Info

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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&honey Deep Moist Shampoo 1.0
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.

Lauramidopropyl Betaine Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lauramidopropyl Betaine.

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Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate Cleansing, Foaming

We don't have a description for Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate.

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Sodium Taurine Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate Cleansing, Foaming

We don't have a description for Sodium Taurine Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate.

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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.
Cocamide Dea Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Cocamide Dea.

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Shea Butter Glycereth-8 Esters Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Shea Butter Glycereth-8 Esters.

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Cocoyl Glutamic Acid Cleansing, Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Cocoyl Glutamic Acid.

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Honey Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Good for Scar Healing  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Honey comes from bees. It is mainly made up of fructose and glucose. Honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamins A, C, and E all offer numerous skin benefits.

Honey Extract Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Honey Extract.

Hydrolyzed Honey Protein Skin Conditioning

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

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Gluconolactone Skin Conditioning
PHA  •  2 Benefits

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.

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.

Royal Jelly Extract Skin Conditioning

Royal Jelly Extract comes from a secretion made by worker honeybees. This secretion is white and described as creamy.

Propolis Extract Skin Conditioning
Helps fight Acne

Propolis Extract is also known as bee glue. It is a resinous mixture created from beeswax, bee saliva, and parts of trees.

Keratin Skin Conditioning

Keratin is a protein naturally found in our hair and skin.

Arginine Masking, Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

Panthenol Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
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.
Hyaluronic Acid Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid  •  4 Benefits  •  May cause irritation

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

Moist Essence 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.

Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alanine Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alanine.

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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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Lauramide Dea

We don't have a description for Lauramide Dea.

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Lauramidopropyl Betaine Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lauramidopropyl Betaine.

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Zinc Lauroyl Aspartate

We don't have a description for Zinc Lauroyl Aspartate.

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Rice Ferment Lees Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Rice Ferment Lees.

Retinyl Palmitate Skin Conditioning
1-3 / 1-3
Retinoid  •  7 Benefits  •  3 Concerns

Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.

1-3 Com. / 1-3 Irr.
Panthenol Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
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.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Vitamin C  •  Antioxidant  •  4 Benefits  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.

Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
0-3 / 0-3
Vitamin E  •  Antioxidant  •  4 Benefits  •  May cause irritation

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.
Glucosyl Hesperidin Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Glucosyl Hesperidin.

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Arginine Masking, Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

Alanine Masking, Skin Conditioning

Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.

Sodium Glutamate Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Sodium Glutamate.

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Proline Skin Conditioning

Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.

Glycine Buffering, Skin Conditioning

Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.

Aspartic Acid Masking, Skin Conditioning

Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant.

Valine Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Valine.

Serine Masking, Skin Conditioning

Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.

Phenylalanine Masking, Skin Conditioning

Phenylalanine is an amino acid. It is a skin soothing and hydrating ingredient. Amino acids play a crucial role in wound healing and skin hydration.

Histidine Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Histidine.

Isoleucine Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Isoleucine.

Threonine

Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.

Ceramide EOP Skin Conditioning
Ceramide  •  4 Benefits

Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.

Ceramide NP Skin Conditioning
Ceramide  •  4 Benefits

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramide AP Skin Conditioning
Ceramide  •  4 Benefits

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Aspergillus Ferment Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Aspergillus Ferment.

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Oil  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.

Zea Mays Germ Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Oil  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Zea Mays Germ Oil comes from corn.

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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.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin  •  2 Concerns

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

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Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract.

Arbutin Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
Antioxidant  •  2 Benefits

Arbutin is derived from the bearberry plant. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.

Glycyrrhizic Acid Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Glycyrrhizic Acid.

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Squalane Emollient, Skin Conditioning
1 / 0
Helps hydrate Dry Skin

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
Keratin Skin Conditioning

Keratin is a protein naturally found in our hair and skin.

Polyquaternium-7

Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.

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Polyquaternium-10

Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.

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Polyquaternium-50

We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-50.

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Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
1 / 0

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
PCA Humectant, Moisturising

PCA is derived from amino acids and is naturally found in our skin's barrier.

Phytosphingosine Skin Conditioning

Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.

Sodium Lactate Buffering, Humectant

Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.

Cholesterol Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
2 Benefits

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

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Decyl Glucoside Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising

Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.

Cocamide Dea Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Cocamide Dea.

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Tea-Lauroyl Lactylate Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Tea-Lauroyl Lactylate.

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Polysorbate 20 Emulsifying
0 / 0
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

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Peg-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate Cleansing, Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Peg-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

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Carbomer Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
1 / 0

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Xanthan Gum Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

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Cocamide Methyl Mea

We don't have a description for Cocamide Methyl Mea.

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Isopentyldiol Solvent

We don't have a description for Isopentyldiol.

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Zea Mays Oil Emulsifying, Masking, Perfuming
0-3 / 0
Fragrance  •  Oil  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Zea Mays Oil is refined oil. It is created from the process of wet milling corn, or zea mays. Zea Mays Oil is fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, occlusive skin conditioning agent, surfactant, and emulsifying agent.

0-3 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is created from polyethylene glycol and fatty acids from coconut oil.

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Peg-3 Distearate Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Peg-3 Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.

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Glycol Distearate Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Glycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.

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Etidronic Acid

We don't have a description for Etidronic Acid.

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Pentasodium Pentetate

We don't have a description for Pentasodium Pentetate.

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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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Zinc Citrate

We don't have a description for Zinc Citrate.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

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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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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lauramidopropyl Betaine.

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
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We don't have a description for Cocamide Dea.

Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Mixed

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

Argan Oil is an antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing ingredient.

Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.

Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.

Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.

Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.

Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.

Argan Trees are native to Morocco.

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Skin Conditioning
Liked

Keratin is a protein naturally found in our hair and skin.

In haircare, it has been shown to seal broken cuticles. This can help prevent breakage and split ends.

Masking, Skin Conditioning
Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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Skin Conditioning
Loved

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

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Ingredient Ratings

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&honey Deep Moist Shampoo 1.0
10
2
2
5
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mixed
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not rated
Moist Essence Shampoo
26
7
13
18
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mixed
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not rated

When to use

11 Routines
18% use in am
82% use in pm
73% use every day
1 Routine
0% use in am
100% use in pm
100% use every 5_days