Eucerin Dermo Capillaire pH5 Mild Shampoo Versus Balea Med pH 5,5 Hautneutral Creme-Öl-Dusche
Updated on January 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Eucerin Dermo Capillaire pH5 Mild Shampoo 15 ingredients
Balea Med pH 5,5 Hautneutral Creme-Öl-Dusche 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Eucerin Dermo Capillaire pH5 Mild Shampoo 15 ingredients
Balea Med pH 5,5 Hautneutral Creme-Öl-Dusche 28 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Urea
Buffering
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingPEG-4 Rapeseedamide
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGellan Gum
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Parfum, Glyceryl Oleate, Urea, Glycol Distearate, Coco-Glucoside, PEG-4 Rapeseedamide, Laureth-4, Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Gellan Gum, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidParfum 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.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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