Cake Beauty The Beachy Keen Shampoo Versus The Unscented Company Daily Shampoo
Updated on September 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cake Beauty The Beachy Keen Shampoo 34 ingredients
The Unscented Company Daily Shampoo 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Cake Beauty The Beachy Keen Shampoo 34 ingredients
The Unscented Company Daily Shampoo 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-4 Rapeseedamide
Parfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Glycolate
BufferingDimethylaminopropylamine
Polyquaternium-55
Poloxamer 184
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, PEG-4 Rapeseedamide, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Panthenol, Decyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Glycolate, Dimethylaminopropylamine, Polyquaternium-55, Poloxamer 184, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Dicaprylyl Ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Eugenol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient 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 BetaineGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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 BenzoateWater. 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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