Design Essentials Scalp Cleansing Serum Versus BondiBoost HG Clarifying Rinse
Updated on March 20, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe scalp treatments. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening 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
Design Essentials Scalp Cleansing Serum 17 ingredients
BondiBoost HG Clarifying Rinse 52 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Design Essentials Scalp Cleansing Serum 17 ingredients
BondiBoost HG Clarifying Rinse 52 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Medica Peel Oil
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Vinegar
Malus Sylvestris Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantSoy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Fructose
Humectant
Gluconic Acid
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Malic Acid
Buffering
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Threonine
Commiphora Myrrha Resin
MaskingStyrax Benzoin Resin Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningMyroxylon Balsamum Resin
MaskingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Propylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate, Lactic Acid, Vinegar, Malus Sylvestris Flower Extract, Propanediol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Niacinamide, Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Soy Amino Acids, Wheat Amino Acids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Glucose, Tartaric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Fructose, Gluconic Acid, Gluconolactone, Malic Acid, Arginine Hcl, Serine, Threonine, Commiphora Myrrha Resin, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Myroxylon Balsamum Resin, Sodium Metabisulfite
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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.
Learn more about PropanediolPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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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