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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COLAB ™ Hair Dreamer Dry Shampoo Original versus Olaplex Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo .

Last updated on March 14, 2024. Published on August 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe dry shampoos. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances

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Dry Shampoo British Brand United Kingdom
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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Buy Dreamer Dry Shampoo

Starts at $13.25
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Buy Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo

Starts at $30.00

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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Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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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:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Butane.

COLAB ™ Hair Dreamer Dry Shampoo Original contains this as ingredient number 1.

Olaplex Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

COLAB ™ Hair Dreamer Dry Shampoo Original contains this as ingredient number 4.

Olaplex Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate.

COLAB ™ Hair Dreamer Dry Shampoo Original contains this as ingredient number 5.

Olaplex Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
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.

Learn more about Parfum

COLAB ™ Hair Dreamer Dry Shampoo Original contains this as ingredient number 6.

Olaplex Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.

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