Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo Versus Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Updated on August 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo 32 ingredients
Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 62 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo 32 ingredients
Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 62 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Polyester-37
Skin ConditioningSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides
Emollient
Sericin
Skin ConditioningDisunfloweroylethyl Dimonium Chloride
Lauryl Lactyl Lactate
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-7
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Glycerin, Cocamide Mipa, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coconut Acid, Polyester-37, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Silk Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Silk, Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides, Sericin, Disunfloweroylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Lauryl Lactyl Lactate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-7, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPotassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycereth-26
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Amodimethicone
Polyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingDivinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-11
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Laureth-9
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingC12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Humectant
Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Quaternium-95
UV AbsorberPropanediol
Solvent
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8
HumectantBis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate
Skin ConditioningCitral
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Potassium Cocoate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycereth-26, Decyl Glucoside, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycol Distearate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Chlorphenesin, Polyquaternium-11, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, C11-15 Pareth-7, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Laureth-9, Glycerin, Trideceth-12, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, C12-13 Pareth-3, C12-13 Pareth-23, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment Filtrate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Quaternium-95, Propanediol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, PEG-8, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate, Citral, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Biotin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
Citric 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 AcidPolyquaternium-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-10Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo 32 ingredients
Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 62 ingredients
Reviews
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Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo 32 ingredients
Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 62 ingredients
You honestly shouldn’t be using this unless you have color treated hair, which is something I realized after using this for awhile. This is very heavy, I found that it weighed my hair down and made it look lifeless.
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