Dove Scalp + Hair Therapy Density Boost Clarifying Foaming Scalp Scrub Versus NatureLab Tokyo Perfect Clean 2-In-1 Scalp Scrub & Clarifying Shampoo - Original
Updated on September 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe scalp scrubs. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Dove Scalp + Hair Therapy Density Boost Clarifying Foaming Scalp Scrub 28 ingredients
NatureLab Tokyo Perfect Clean 2-In-1 Scalp Scrub & Clarifying Shampoo 50 ingredients
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Dove Scalp + Hair Therapy Density Boost Clarifying Foaming Scalp Scrub 28 ingredients
NatureLab Tokyo Perfect Clean 2-In-1 Scalp Scrub & Clarifying Shampoo 50 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sucrose
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingMenthyl Lactate
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Silica
Abrasive
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sucrose, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Menthyl Lactate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Silica, Cocamide Mipa, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Acetate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Benzoate, Menthol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Sucrose
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantHydrolyzed Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed
HumectantPlatinum Powder
Abrasive
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningLocust Bean Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Prunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Lupinus Albus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Argan Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Sodium Glycinate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningIsomalt
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTrisodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Lecithin
EmollientBHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Sucrose, Glycerin, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamide Mea, Glycol Distearate, Water, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Glutamic Acid, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed, Platinum Powder, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Locust Bean Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Lupinus Albus Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Argan Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Sodium Glycinate, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Isomalt, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Trisodium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Lecithin, BHT, Sodium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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.
It 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 BenzoateCitric 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 AcidLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolIngredient Ratings
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