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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo - Original Scent versus Ouai Super Dry Shampoo .

Published on February 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free dry shampoos. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances

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Dry Shampoo American Brand United States
Dry Shampoo American Brand United States

Dry Shampoo

Shampoo that helps reduce oil and grease without needing to be rinsed out.

Dry Shampoo

Shampoo that helps reduce oil and grease without needing to be rinsed out.

Price

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Buy Detox Dry Shampoo - Original Scent

Starts at $28.00
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Starts at $26.00

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

Exfoliators

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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

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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:

We don't have a description for Isobutane.

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo - Original Scent contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ouai Super Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Propane.

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo - Original Scent contains this as ingredient number 2.

Ouai Super Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

3

We don't have a description for Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch.

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo - Original Scent contains this as ingredient number 3.

Ouai Super Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo - Original Scent contains this as ingredient number 4.

Ouai Super Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate.

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo - Original Scent contains this as ingredient number 5.

Ouai Super Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.

6
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Amp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein.

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo - Original Scent contains this as ingredient number 6.

Ouai Super Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
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.

Learn more about Panthenol

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo - Original Scent contains this as ingredient number 11.

Ouai Super Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.

8
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

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo - Original Scent contains this as ingredient number 14.

Ouai Super Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.

9
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.

After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.

It is also used to make a product more thick.

Learn more about Acrylates Copolymer

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo - Original Scent contains this as ingredient number 16.

Ouai Super Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.

10
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

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo - Original Scent contains this as ingredient number 17.

Ouai Super Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77713.

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo - Original Scent contains this as ingredient number 18.

Ouai Super Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

Learn more about Pentylene Glycol

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo - Original Scent contains this as ingredient number 23.

Ouai Super Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.

13
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

Learn more about Linalool

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo - Original Scent contains this as ingredient number 25.

Ouai Super Dry Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.

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

14% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
32% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet

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