Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo versus Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo .
Published on March 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free shampoos. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and BHA
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, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils, silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 33 ingredients
Zinc Pyrithione 1% • Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Chloride • Dimethiconol • Citric Acid • Parfum • Carbomer • Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Salicylate • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Ppg-9 • Zinc Sulfate • Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Citrus Aurantifolia Juice
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Dimethiconol • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Chloride • Dimethicone • Glycol Distearate • Phenoxyethanol • Piroctone Olamine • Carbomer • Sodium Salicylate • Citric Acid • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Mica • Cocamide Mea • Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate • Tea-Sulfate • Titanium Dioxide • Laureth-23 • Poloxamer 407 • Sodium Benzoate • Cyclotetrasiloxane • Glycerin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Laureth-4 • Peg-4 • Xanthan Gum • Potassium Sorbate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Panthenol • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateDove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineDove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideDove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Dove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidDove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Dove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Dove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Dove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateDove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sodium Salicylate is a BHA and is a preservative. It can help to reduce large pores. It can worsen rosacea.
Dove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Dove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate.
Dove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Dove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 33 ingredients
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Dove DermaCare Scalp Coconut and Hydration Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
Dove Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 33 ingredients
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