Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo versus Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo .
Published on September 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry 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
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Ingredient Info
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo 29 ingredients
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo 36 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo 29 ingredients
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo 29 ingredients
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo 36 ingredients
Water • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Cocamide Mipa • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil • Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil • Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract • Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract • Wine Extract • Lactobacillus Ferment • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycol Distearate • Polyquaternium-7 • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Citric Acid • Propylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene
Water • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Coco-Glucoside • Glycol Distearate • Squalane • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil • Brassica Campestris Seed Oil • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polyglutamic Acid • Spirulina Platensis Extract • Cocos Nucifera Water • Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Cocamide Mipa • Coconut Acid • Polyester-11 • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Polyquaternium-7 • Polyquaternium-73 • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Isethionate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. 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!
Learn more about WaterAmika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from the fatty acids of coconut oil. It is a surfactant and helps with cleansing the skin.
By binding to water and oil, it helps gently clean skin. It also helps the spreadability of the product.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is also added to help create foam without drying the skin. However, this is depending on the amount of Sodium cocoyl isethionate.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateAmika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.
It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Cocamide Mipa.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil comes from the seabuckthorn plant. It is rich in tocopherols, tocotrienols, and plant sterols.
This oil is rich in fatty acids, including: two types of linoleic acid (~30-34%), oleic acid (17%), and palmiteic acid (35%). Note these numbers are averages, and different parts of the plant will vary.
Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin.
Learn more about Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed OilAmika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Glycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateAmika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 25.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAmika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 32.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideAmika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 24.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideAmika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 25.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumAmika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 26.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 33.
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateAmika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 27.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 34.
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 28.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 35.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneAmika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 36.
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Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo 29 ingredients
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo 36 ingredients
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