Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo versus Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair .
Published on November 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones 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 31 ingredients
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair 50 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo 31 ingredients
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair 50 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo 31 ingredients
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair 50 ingredients
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 • 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 • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Heptyl Glucoside • Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate • Polyquaternium-7 • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Chloride • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Decyl Glucoside • Panthenol • Hexylene Glycol • Mannitol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phosphatidylcholine • Glycerin • Polyquaternium-10 • Biotin • Ximenia Americana Seed Oil • Sorbitan Laurate • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Sr-(Wasp Spider Polypeptide-1 Oligopeptide-178) • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Cetyl Alcohol • Sodium PCA • Sodium Lactate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Glycine • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Ceramide NP • Stearamine • Sorbitan Oleate • Xanthan Gum • Alanine • Serine • Valine • Threonine • Isoleucine • Proline • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Glycoproteins • Oligopeptide-2
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDrunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from the fatty acids of coconut oil. It is a surfactant and helps with cleansing the skin.
By binding to water and oil, it helps gently clean skin. It also helps the spreadability of the product.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is also added to help create foam without drying the skin. However, this is depending on the amount of Sodium cocoyl isethionate.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateDrunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sodium 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.
Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinDrunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair contains this as ingredient number 20.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDrunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair contains this as ingredient number 28.
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-10Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair contains this as ingredient number 21.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 GlycolDrunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 25.
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 BenzoateDrunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 27.
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 28.
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair contains this as ingredient number 18.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolDrunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair contains this as ingredient number 16.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 30.
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair contains this as ingredient number 9.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateDrunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 31.
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair contains this as ingredient number 31.
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Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo 31 ingredients
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair 50 ingredients
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Drunk Elephant Silkamino Mega-Moisturizing Shampoo 31 ingredients
Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo for Thinning Hair 50 ingredients
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