Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Shampoo Versus Alterna Haircare Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Shampoo
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 23 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Shampoo 44 ingredients
Alterna Haircare Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Shampoo 66 ingredients
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Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Shampoo 44 ingredients
Alterna Haircare Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Shampoo 66 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingGlyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Amodimethicone
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingGlycereth-26
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Chloride
Masking
C12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Laureth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Glyceryl Distearate, Parfum, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Carbomer, Decyl Glucoside, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyquaternium-10, Amodimethicone, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, Ozokerite, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Chloride, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, C11-15 Pareth-7, Glycerin, Laureth-9, Trideceth-12, Citric Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzophenone-4, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Soy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCaviar Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAmodimethicone
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleammonium Chloride
Polyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPentasodium Triphosphate
BufferingAcetic Acid
BufferingSodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Disodium EDTA
Tetrasodium EDTA
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingC12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingLaureth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingPEG-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
PEG-4 Dilaurate
Emulsifying
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
PEG-4
HumectantChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycereth-26, Glycol Distearate, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Soy Amino Acids, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Phospholipids, Tocopheryl Acetate, Superoxide Dismutase, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Caviar Extract, Glycerin, Polysilicone-15, Ascorbic Acid, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Amodimethicone, Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleammonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Pentasodium Triphosphate, Acetic Acid, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Phytate, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Lauryl Alcohol, C11-15 Pareth-7, C12-13 Pareth-3, C12-13 Pareth-23, Laureth-9, Trideceth-12, PEG-4 Laurate, PEG-4 Dilaurate, Hexylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, PEG-4, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil. As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is also commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and shaving foam. It is amphiphilic, meaning it loves both water and fats.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateThis ingredient is a cleansing agent, surfactant, and foam booster. It considered an alternative to traditional sulfates (Sulfosuccinate) and is allowed in "sulfate-free" products.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is mild and can be used in baby and bath options.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate is an organic salt with a naturally sweet odor. It is an alternative to traditional sulfates and is commonly found in "sulfate-free" products.
In cosmetics, this ingredient is used to increase the volume of foam, emulsify ingredients, and as a cleansing agent.
As a cleansing agent, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate helps reduce the surface tension of dirt, oil, and other pollutants so they can be rinsed away easily.
Cosmetic Ingredient Review found this ingredient to irritate the eyes and skin in concentrations of 0.18% and 0.7%.
Learn more about Sodium Lauryl SulfoacetateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumWe don't have a description for Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer yet.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosidePolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26Polyquaternium-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.
We don't have a description for C12-13 Pareth-23 yet.
We don't have a description for C12-13 Pareth-3 yet.
We don't have a description for C11-15 Pareth-7 yet.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinWe don't have a description for Laureth-9 yet.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-12 yet.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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