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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dove Dryness & Itch Relief Anti-Dandruff Shampoo versus Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo .

Last updated on February 22, 2024. Published on March 27, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

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

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
BHA

Benefits

Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Rosacea
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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: Antiseborrhoeic, Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

Zinc Pyrithione is a preservative.

Dove Dryness & Itch Relief Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 Dryness & Itch Relief Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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.

Learn more about Sodium Chloride

Dove Dryness & Itch Relief Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.

Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

22% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
37% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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