Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Antonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo versus MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo .
Last updated on March 06, 2024. Published on March 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
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, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Antonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo 21 ingredients
MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo 37 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Antonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo 21 ingredients
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Antonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo 21 ingredients
MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo 37 ingredients
Water • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate • Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate • Glycerin • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Sodium Chloride • Parfum • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Polyquaternium-7 • Phenoxyethanol • Coumarin • Disodium EDTA
Water • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Acrylates Copolymer • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate • Parfum • Myristyl Lactate • Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract • Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate • Glycerin • Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Phospholipids • Amodimethicone • Polyquaternium-7 • C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7 • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate • Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate Dimethicone • Propylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Tetrasodium EDTA • Glyceryl Stearate • Propanediol • Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Sodium Hydroxide • Chlorphenesin • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Linalool • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterAntonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium 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.
Antonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineAntonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate is an organic salt with a naturally sweet odor.
In cosmetics, this ingredient is used to increase the volume of foam. It is also an emulsifier and cleansing agent.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate helps reduce the surface tension of dirt, oil, and other pollutants.
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 SulfoacetateAntonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 GlycerinAntonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 ParfumAntonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholAntonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
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.
Sodium Benzoate 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 BenzoateAntonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 AcidAntonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 24.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateAntonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.
MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 35.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol.
Antonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Antonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Antonio Axu Salon Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
MoroccanOil Smoothing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 34.
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