Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aussie SOS Deep Repair Shampoo versus Herbal Essences Sulfate Free Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Shampoo .
Published on April 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Aussie SOS Deep Repair Shampoo 21 ingredients
Herbal Essences Sulfate Free Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Shampoo 18 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
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
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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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Aussie SOS Deep Repair Shampoo 21 ingredients
Herbal Essences Sulfate Free Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Shampoo 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Aussie SOS Deep Repair Shampoo 21 ingredients
Herbal Essences Sulfate Free Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Shampoo 18 ingredients
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Xylenesulfonate • Parfum • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Salicylate • Limonene • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Glycerin • Tetrasodium EDTA • Linalool • Butylene Glycol • Histidine • Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract • Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract • Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
Water • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Lauramidopropyl Betaine • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Parfum • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract • Histidine • Mentha Piperita Oil • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Salicylate • Menthol • Polyquaternium-10 • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Tetrasodium EDTA
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 WaterAussie SOS Deep Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Herbal Essences Sulfate Free Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 BetaineAussie SOS Deep Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Herbal Essences Sulfate Free Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 ParfumAussie SOS Deep Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
Herbal Essences Sulfate Free Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 AcidAussie SOS Deep Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Herbal Essences Sulfate Free Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 BenzoateAussie SOS Deep Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
Herbal Essences Sulfate Free Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateAussie SOS Deep Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
Herbal Essences Sulfate Free Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
This ingredient is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, the famous anti-acne ingredient.
Officially, this ingredient is used as a preservative. However, some studies found Sodium Salicylate to have exfoliating properties. Further studies are needed.
Aussie SOS Deep Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
Herbal Essences Sulfate Free Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tetrasodium 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.
Aussie SOS Deep Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.
Herbal Essences Sulfate Free Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
We don't have a description for Histidine.
Aussie SOS Deep Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
Herbal Essences Sulfate Free Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
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Aussie SOS Deep Repair Shampoo 21 ingredients
Herbal Essences Sulfate Free Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Shampoo 18 ingredients
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Aussie SOS Deep Repair Shampoo 21 ingredients
Herbal Essences Sulfate Free Eucalyptus + Potent Aloe Shampoo 18 ingredients
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