Explore Routine Login

Updated on June 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

E45 Dry Scalp Shampoo
E45 Dry Scalp Shampoo
Shampoo
British Brand United Kingdom
Nizoral Ketoconazole 2% Anti-dandruff Shampoo

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and see relevant ingredients

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Dry Scalp Shampoo
Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Sodium Myreth Sulfate Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming
Sulfate Icon
SulfateSulfate Icon

Sodium Myreth Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

Very Disliked Full details ->
Coco-Glucoside Cleansing, Foaming

Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.

Disliked Full details ->
Laureth-6 Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Laureth-6.

Unknown Full details ->
Laureth-2 Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Laureth-2.

Unknown Full details ->
Sodium Chloride Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
3 Concerns

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

Very Disliked Full details ->
Glycol Distearate Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon
Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.

Very Disliked Full details ->
Glyceryl Oleate Emollient, Emulsifying, Perfuming
Fragrance IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
FragranceFragrance Icon Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Oleate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.

Very Disliked Full details ->
Climbazole Antimicrobial, Preservative
Preservative Icon
PreservativePreservative Icon

Climbazole is a preservative.

Panthenol Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps reduce irritation Icon
Helps reduce irritationHelps reduce irritation Icon

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It can be found naturally in our skin and hair.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Polyquaternium-10

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

Disliked Full details ->
Citric Acid Buffering, Masking
AHA IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
AHAAHA Icon 4 Benefits 2 Concerns

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

Disliked Full details ->
Potassium Sorbate Preservative
Preservative Icon
PreservativePreservative Icon

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Disliked Full details ->
Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon
2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay cause irritation Icon
Vitamin EVitamin E Icon AntioxidantAntioxidant Icon 4 Benefits May cause irritationMay cause irritation Icon

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate.

Unknown Full details ->
Ketoconazole 2% Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Itraconazole Antimicrobial

We don't have a description for Itraconazole.

Cocamide Dea Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Cocamide Dea.

Very Disliked Full details ->
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate Cleansing, Foaming

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

Disliked Full details ->
Hc Red No. 3

We don't have a description for Hc Red No. 3.

Unknown Full details ->
Parfum Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
FragranceFragrance Icon 2 Concerns

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

Very Disliked Full details ->
Hydrochloric Acid Buffering

We don't have a description for Hydrochloric Acid.

Imidazolidinyl Urea Preservative
Preservative IconMay cause irritation IconNot safe for Fungal Acne IconMay worsen Eczema Icon
PreservativePreservative Icon 3 Concerns

Imidazolidinyl Urea is a preservative and isn't fungal acne safe. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.

Very Disliked Full details ->
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Collagen Skin Conditioning
Helps with Anti-Aging Icon
Helps with Anti-AgingHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Collagen can help to reduce the effects of aging.

Unknown Full details ->
Methyl Glucose Dioleate Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon
Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Methyl Glucose Dioleate isn't fungal acne safe.

Unknown Full details ->

Ingredient Ratings

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

Dry Scalp Shampoo
5
8
3
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
Ketoconazole 2% Anti-dandruff Shampoo
2
4
3
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated

When to use

27 Routines
26% use in am
74% use in pm
56% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->