Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ethique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar versus Shaz & Kiks Balancing Clay Hair Cleanser Shampoo .
Last updated on January 08, 2024. Published on February 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Ethique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar 20 ingredients
Shaz & Kiks Balancing Clay Hair Cleanser Shampoo 21 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
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
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Ethique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar 20 ingredients
Shaz & Kiks Balancing Clay Hair Cleanser Shampoo 21 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Ethique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar 20 ingredients
Shaz & Kiks Balancing Clay Hair Cleanser Shampoo 21 ingredients
Sodium Coco-Sulfate • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Stearic Acid • Decyl Glucoside • Water • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Brassica Alcohol • Glycerin • Lactic Acid • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cocos Nucifera Fruit • Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil • Sodium Isethionate • Limonene • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Parfum • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 77491
Glycerin • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Kaolin • Coconut Acid • Vaccinium Corymbosum Seed • Cetearyl Alcohol • Lactic Acid • Sodium Isethionate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Bentonite • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Tapioca Starch • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Arnica Montana Flower Extract • Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract • Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract • Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol
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Ingredients Explained
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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 IsethionateEthique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar contains this as ingredient number 2.
Shaz & Kiks Balancing Clay Hair Cleanser Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinEthique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar contains this as ingredient number 8.
Shaz & Kiks Balancing Clay Hair Cleanser Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidEthique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar contains this as ingredient number 9.
Shaz & Kiks Balancing Clay Hair Cleanser Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilEthique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar contains this as ingredient number 10.
Shaz & Kiks Balancing Clay Hair Cleanser Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Sodium Isethionate.
Ethique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar contains this as ingredient number 14.
Shaz & Kiks Balancing Clay Hair Cleanser Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is an ammonium salt. It is mainly used to prevent static in haircare products as a surfactant.
Surfactants have differing ends: one side is hydrophilic while the other end is hydrophobic.
Surfactants also help your cleansers remove pollutants more easily from the skin.
Learn more about Behentrimonium MethosulfateEthique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar contains this as ingredient number 16.
Shaz & Kiks Balancing Clay Hair Cleanser Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 ParfumEthique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar contains this as ingredient number 17.
Shaz & Kiks Balancing Clay Hair Cleanser Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Ethique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar 20 ingredients
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