Clearstem Skincare Restorative Shampoo Versus Acure Ultra Hydrating Shampoo
Updated on June 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 2 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Clearstem Skincare Restorative Shampoo 22 ingredients
Acure Ultra Hydrating Shampoo 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Clearstem Skincare Restorative Shampoo 22 ingredients
Acure Ultra Hydrating Shampoo 26 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cucumis Sativus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Melilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentThymus Zygis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Tincture
Perfuming
Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Thymus Zygis Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Tincture
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Betaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
CleansingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil
Antimicrobial
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningBenzaldehyde
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Betaine, Glycerin, Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzaldehyde, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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Clearstem Skincare Restorative Shampoo 22 ingredients
Acure Ultra Hydrating Shampoo 26 ingredients
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