Curlsmith Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash Versus Monday Haircare Moisture Shampoo
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Curlsmith Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash 31 ingredients
Monday Haircare Moisture Shampoo 29 ingredients
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Curlsmith Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash 31 ingredients
Monday Haircare Moisture Shampoo 29 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
EmollientCarapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingOcimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPiper Nigrum Seed Extract
RefreshingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cetyl Palmitate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Piper Nigrum Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-11
Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Oleate, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-11, Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Benzoate, Glycol Distearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycol Stearate, Sodium Sulfite, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumButyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilSodium 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 BenzoateChances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideCitric 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 AcidLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolIngredient Ratings
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Monday Haircare Moisture Shampoo 29 ingredients
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