Ethique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar Versus Verb Ghost Shampoo
Updated on January 08, 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
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Ethique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar 20 ingredients
Verb Ghost Shampoo 67 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Ethique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar 20 ingredients
Verb Ghost Shampoo 67 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit
Abrasive
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingLimonene
Perfuming
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Parfum
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSodium 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
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Silicone Quaternium-8
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Laurate
CleansingPolyquaternium-44
Tetrasodium EDTA
Magnesium Nitrate
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Sarcosinate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Glycolate
BufferingMagnesium Chloride
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Peroxide
AntimicrobialSodium Formate
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Lecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Glycol Distearate, Panthenol, Parfum, Citric Acid, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide, Coconut Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Silicone Quaternium-8, Sodium Isethionate, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Laurate, Polyquaternium-44, Tetrasodium EDTA, Magnesium Nitrate, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Lactic Acid, Sodium Sarcosinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Glycolate, Magnesium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogen Peroxide, Sodium Formate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinLactic 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 AcidWe don't have a description for Sodium Isethionate yet.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
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Ethique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar 20 ingredients
Verb Ghost Shampoo 67 ingredients
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Ethique Pinkalicious Uplifting Solid Shampoo Bar 20 ingredients
Verb Ghost Shampoo 67 ingredients
Not too much of a scent, but worth the price and always left my hair feeling clean. It lathers pretty well and I will definitely purchase another bottle.
