As I Am Long & Luxe Strengthening Shampoo Versus As I Am Dry + Itchy Scalp Care Dandruff Shampoo
Updated on October 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
As I Am Long & Luxe Strengthening Shampoo 45 ingredients
As I Am Dry + Itchy Scalp Care Dandruff Shampoo 29 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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As I Am Long & Luxe Strengthening Shampoo 45 ingredients
As I Am Dry + Itchy Scalp Care Dandruff Shampoo 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
CleansingTrideceth-7 Carboxylic Acid
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Punica Granatum Fruit Juice
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Passiflora Edulis Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Betaine
Humectant
Royal Jelly
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Equisetum Hyemale Extract
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentCola Acuminata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Polyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-10
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Beta Vulgaris Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamide
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, Trideceth-7 Carboxylic Acid, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamide Mipa, Polysorbate 20, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice, Glycerin, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Juice, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Royal Jelly, Niacinamide, Phytosterols, Caffeine, Biotin, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Equisetum Hyemale Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Piroctone Olamine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Parfum, Beta Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Polyquaternium-10
Quaternium-80
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Menthol
Masking
Caprylic Acid
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Glycol Stearate, Mentha Piperita Oil, Piroctone Olamine, Polyquaternium-10, Quaternium-80, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Menthol, Caprylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBetaine 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.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolWe don't have a description for Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol yet.
We don't have a description for Cocamide Mipa yet.
This 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.
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 GlycerinLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract is a fragrance.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Piroctone Olamine is used to treat fungal infections and often found in anti-dandruff shampoo.
This ingredient is particularly effective against Malassezia, the root cause of dandruff.
Piroctone olamine is water-soluble.
Learn more about Piroctone OlaminePolyquaternium-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-10Sodium 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 BenzoateTetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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