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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo versus Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo Powder .

Last updated on January 15, 2024. Published on March 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe dry shampoos. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and oily skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Dry Shampoo American Brand United States
Dry Shampoo American Brand United States

Dry Shampoo

Shampoo that helps reduce oil and grease without needing to be rinsed out.

Dry Shampoo

Shampoo that helps reduce oil and grease without needing to be rinsed out.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (4)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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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.

1
What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Liked

Oryza Sativa Starch is an absorbent and used to mattify the skin. It is a natural carbohydrate and the main component of rice. A more common name for this ingredient is 'rice starch'.

Rice starch is created by steeping broken grains in a caustic soda.

Rice extract has many skin benefits. Read more about rice extract here.

Learn more about Oryza Sativa Starch

BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo Powder contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Zea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.

The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.

Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.

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BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo Powder contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Liked

Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.

Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.

Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.

The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.

Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.

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BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.

Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo Powder contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Tapioca Starch.

BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.

Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo Powder contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.

In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.

As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.

Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.

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BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.

Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo Powder contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.

Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo Powder contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.

Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo Powder contains this as ingredient number 8.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

46% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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