Dr.ForHair Folligen Original Shampoo
CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
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Dr.ForHair Folligen Original Shampoo Versus CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo

Shampoo
Shampoo
Korean Brand South Korea
American Brand United States

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA, ceramides and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Dr.ForHair Folligen Original Shampoo 50 ingredients

CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo 33 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Dr.ForHair Folligen Original Shampoo 50 ingredients

CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo 33 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Folligen Original Shampoo

Water

Skin Conditioning

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Cleansing

Lauryl Hydroxysultaine

Cleansing

Cocamide Methyl Mea

Styrene

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Cleansing

Biotin

Antiseborrhoeic

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Caffeic Acid

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Zinc Pyrithione

Antiseborrhoeic
Preservative Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Plumbago Zeylanica Flower/Root Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Gold

Cosmetic Colorant

Polyquaternium-7

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate

Cleansing

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

C12-13 Alkyl Lactate

Emollient

Polyquaternium-10

Cetrimonium Chloride

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Menthol

Masking
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cleansing
May worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Trihydroxystearin

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Disodium EDTA

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Emulsifying

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Zinc Chloride

Soothing

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Camellia Seed Oil

Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Emollient
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Disodium Phosphate

Buffering

Carum Carvi Seed Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Lecithin

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifying
0 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Styrene, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Biotin, Ceramide NP, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Adenosine, Caffeic Acid, Niacinamide, Zinc Pyrithione, Salicylic Acid, Plumbago Zeylanica Flower/Root Extract, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Gold, Polyquaternium-7, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Propanediol, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Alcohol Denat., PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Polyquaternium-10, Cetrimonium Chloride, Menthol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Trihydroxystearin, Disodium EDTA, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zinc Chloride, Citric Acid, Camellia Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Disodium Phosphate, Carum Carvi Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 80, Parfum

Gentle Hydrating Shampoo

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cleansing
May cause irritation Icon

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Cleansing

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Cleansing

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glycol Distearate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Amodimethicone

Silicon Icon

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

Cleansing

PPG-5-Ceteth-20

Emulsifying

Potato Starch Modified

Cocamide Mipa

Emulsifying

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Trideceth-6

Emulsifying

Triethyl Citrate

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Coco-Betaine

Cleansing

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cetrimonium Chloride

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Polyquaternium-10

Acrylates Copolymer

Benzoic Acid

Masking
Preservative IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Amodimethicone, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Potato Starch Modified, Cocamide Mipa, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Trideceth-6, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Coco-Betaine, Citric Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-10, Acrylates Copolymer, Benzoic Acid

Ingredient Ratings

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

Folligen Original Shampoo
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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When to use

Dr.ForHair Folligen Original Shampoo 50 ingredients

CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo 33 ingredients

5 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
60% use every day
7 Routines
57% use in am
43% use in pm
57% use every day
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