Finesse Restore + Strengthen Moisturizing 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner Versus Suave Almond & Shea Butter Moisturizing Shampoo
Overview
What they are
These products are both shampoos. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils, silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Finesse Restore + Strengthen Moisturizing 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner 28 ingredients
Suave Almond & Shea Butter Moisturizing Shampoo 31 ingredients
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Finesse Restore + Strengthen Moisturizing 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner 28 ingredients
Suave Almond & Shea Butter Moisturizing Shampoo 31 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ammonium Chloride
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmodimethicone
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingLaureth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Silk Powder
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
PPG-9
Skin ConditioningPEG-45m
HumectantTea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dimethiconol, Ammonium Chloride, Glycerin, Cocamide Mea, Parfum, Carbomer, Amodimethicone, C11-15 Pareth-7, Laureth-9, Trideceth-12, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Silk Powder, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, PPG-9, PEG-45m, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 77015, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-9
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Amodimethicone
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingLaureth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dimethiconol, Carbomer, PPG-9, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Amodimethicone, DMDM Hydantoin, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Citric Acid, C11-15 Pareth-7, Laureth-9, Trideceth-12, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, CI 19140, CI 17200, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium 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 SulfateCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Parfum 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 ParfumCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
We don't have a description for C11-15 Pareth-7 yet.
We don't have a description for Laureth-9 yet.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-12 yet.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
We don't have a description for PPG-9 yet.
We don't have a description for Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate yet.
DMDM Hydantoin has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It is a preservative that works by slowly releasing formaldehyde over time.
So what's formaldehyde?
DMDM Hydantoin is approved for use in cosmetics all around the world. In the EU, this ingredient is allowed in personal products up to 0.6 percent.
You might have heard of the class-action lawsuit about it causing hair loss. According to chemists, there has not been a link found between this ingredient and hair loss.
The Hydantoin part of this ingredient is created by reacting glycolic acid and urea.
You can check out alternatives to Dmdm Hydantoin: phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate.
Learn more about DMDM HydantoinMCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.
Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient to cause skin irritation and allergies.
MCI is commonly combined with methylisothiazolinone (MI). Other names for this mixture include Kathon CG and Euxyl K 100.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.
Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Trade names for this combination include Kathon CG or Euxyl K 100.
Since then, numerous studies have shown this ingredient to cause contact dermatitis, or skin irritation.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylisothiazolinoneIngredient Ratings
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