CeraVe Anti-Dandruff Hydrating Shampoo Versus Creme of Nature Mango & Shea Butter Ultra-Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Potato Starch Modified
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cocamide Mipa
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcrylates Copolymer
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Pyrithione 1%, Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Amodimethicone, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Polyquaternium-10, Potato Starch Modified, Citric Acid, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Carbomer, Coco-Betaine, Benzoic Acid, Niacinamide, Trideceth-6, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Salicylic Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide NP, Triethyl Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
Emollient
PEG-4
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Isocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingAcrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmodimethicone
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polybutene
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-37
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Petrolatum, PEG-4, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Isocetyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ceteareth-20, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Amodimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Panthenol, Polybutene, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-37, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polyquaternium-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-10Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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