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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo US versus Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo .

Last updated on February 08, 2024. Published on June 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Shampoo American Brand United States
Shampoo American Brand United States

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Price

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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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Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo US contains this as ingredient number 1.

Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying

Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo US contains this as ingredient number 2.

Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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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Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo US contains this as ingredient number 3.

Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances 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.

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Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo US contains this as ingredient number 5.

Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
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.

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Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo US contains this as ingredient number 6.

Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
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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Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo US contains this as ingredient number 8.

Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium 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.

Sodium Benzoate 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.

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Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo US contains this as ingredient number 9.

Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ppg-9.

Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo US contains this as ingredient number 15.

Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.

9
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo US contains this as ingredient number 18.

Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.

10
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.

This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.

Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.

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Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo US contains this as ingredient number 24.

Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.

11
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo US contains this as ingredient number 26.

Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

11% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet

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Dove Daily Moisture Shampoo 28 ingredients

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Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo 15 ingredients

3.0 /5
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Apr 12, 2023

meh
okay clarifying shampoo for the price. don’t really like how it smells. also, way too much comes out of the dispenser.

meh
okay clarifying shampoo for the price. don’t really like how it smells. also, way too much comes out of the dispenser.

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