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Dr.ForHair Phyto Fresh Shampoo Versus Kérastase Specifique Bain Divalent Balancing Shampoo - USA

Shampoo
Shampoo
Korean Brand South Korea
French Brand France

Updated on January 24, 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 AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Phyto Fresh Shampoo

Water

Skin Conditioning

Ammonium Laureth Sulfate

Cleansing
Sulfate Icon

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

Cleansing
0 / 0 Sulfate IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation Icon

Lauryl Hydroxysultaine

Cleansing

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Alcohol Denat.

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

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Emulsifying

Menthol

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

C12-13 Pareth-9

Emulsifying

Polyquaternium-10

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Polyquaternium-7

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Chloride

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

Disodium EDTA

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

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

Benzyl Salicylate

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Lotus Maritimus Flower/Leaf Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pearl Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Masking
May cause irritation Icon

Trehalose

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Piroctone Olamine

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Bambusa Vulgaris Water

Skin Conditioning

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconFragrance IconOil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Oily Skin IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Cocamide Methyl Mea

Chrysanthemum Indicum Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hydrolyzed Cranberry Fruit/Leaf Extract

Skin Protecting

Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract

Cleansing

Phlox Drummondii Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract

Skin Conditioning
Can worsen Dry Skin Icon

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

Cleansing
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Tocopherol

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

Beta-Glucan

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Pueraria Montana Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rose Extract

Skin Conditioning

Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Algin

Masking
May worsen Oily Skin Icon

When to use

2 Routines
0% use in am
100% use in pm
100% use every day

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