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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo versus Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo .

Published on November 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 22 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, BHA and niacinamide

Suited For

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

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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Shampoo South Korean Brand South Korea
Shampoo South Korean Brand South Korea

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

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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
BHA
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
PHA
Niacinamide
Peptides (11)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate • Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate • Lauryl Glucoside • Cocamide Mea • Sodium Chloride • Polyquaternium-10 • Sodium Benzoate • Peg-150 Distearate • Ppg-3 Myristyl Ether • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Panthenol • Salicylic Acid • Niacinamide • Menthol • Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein • Hydrolyzed Keratin • Hydrolyzed Silk • Hydrolyzed Collagen • Dipropylene Glycol • Pentasodium Pentetate • Arabinose • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Peat Water • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Betula Alba Leaf Extract • Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract • Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract • Freesia Refracta Extract • Ethyl Hexanediol • Lecithin • Polysorbate 80 • Ceramide NP • Potassium Sorbate • Biotin • Glycine • Glutamic Acid • Glutamine • Lysine • Leucine • Methionine • Valine • Serine • Cystine • Cysteine • Asparagine • Aspartic Acid • Isoleucine • Alanine • Arginine • Ornithine • Taurine • Tyrosine • Threonine • Tryptophan • Phenylalanine • Proline • Histidine • Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil • Citrus Species Leaf Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Mentha Piperita Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Parfum • Hexyl Cinnamal

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!

Learn more about Water

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate.

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate.

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Cocamide Mea.

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
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

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.

This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.

For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.

Learn more about Polyquaternium-10

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.

8
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.

Learn more about Sodium Benzoate

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.

9
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ppg-3 Myristyl Ether.

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.

10
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.

11
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:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.

13
What it does: Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.

Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.

Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.

It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.

In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.

While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.

If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.

Learn more about Salicylic Acid

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.

14
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.

15
What it does: Masking, Refreshing
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.

Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Menthol

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.

16

We don't have a description for Pentasodium Pentetate.

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 24.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.

17
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 26.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.

18
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 28.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract is extract from peppermint leaves.

Studies show peppermint extract have antimicrobial properties against some bacteria and fungi.

In large percentages, peppermint extract may sensitize the skin.

Learn more about Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 37.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 25.

20
What it does: Antiseborrhoeic, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.

Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.

More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.

Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.

We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns about this ingredient.

Learn more about Biotin

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 44.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 24.

21
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 77.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 34.

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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.

Learn more about Parfum

Dr.ForHair Folligen Silk Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 79.

Some By Mi Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.

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43% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
56% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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