Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser Versus BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser versus BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo .

Last updated on August 20, 2023. Published on April 01, 2024

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 sensitive skin

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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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser

BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo

Shampoo American Brand United States

Shampoo Australian Brand

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Price

Ingredient Info

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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser 26 ingredients

BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo 27 ingredients

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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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser 26 ingredients

BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo 27 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser 26 ingredients

BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo 27 ingredients

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Ingredients Explained

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Cocamidopropyl Betaine

What it does: Cleansing

Community Rating: Disliked

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine 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.

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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

What it does: Cleansing, Foaming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

This gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.

According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.

Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.

BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.

BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.

Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.

It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.

BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

What it does: Antimicrobial, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.

While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.

Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.

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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.

BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.

Propanediol

What it does: Solvent

Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.

Polyquaternium-10

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 27.

Potassium Sorbate

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.

BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser 26 ingredients

BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo 27 ingredients

23% are loved or liked

8% have mixed ratings

46% are disliked or very disliked

23% have no rating yet

30% are loved or liked

15% have mixed ratings

41% are disliked or very disliked

15% have no rating yet

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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser 26 ingredients

BondiBoost Dandruff Repair Shampoo 27 ingredients

Reviews

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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser 26 ingredients

1.0 /5

from 1 rating

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4 months ago · Sensitive Skin

Review

At the time of using this my hair was dry and easily tangled, I have type 2A wavy hair that had been recently dyed and my hair didn't take it well....

At the time of using this my hair was dry and easily tangled, I have type 2A wavy hair that had been recently dyed and my hair didn't take it well. I was looking for something gentle as to avoid further damage but I can't say this was successful - this was advertised as being good for any hair type and thought it would be worth a shot. Unfortunately this just isn't effective at cleansing and my hair would get oilier much quicker than usual. I've since found non-drying shampoos that are still effective, this just wasn't a win. I don't think co-washing is for me. The price point is better than others I've tried but definitely very expensive for shampoo nonetheless.