Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Grafen Hinoki Shampoo versus Grafen Root Booster Shampoo .
Last updated on September 06, 2023. Published on November 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Grafen Hinoki Shampoo 32 ingredients
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo 60 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Grafen Root Booster Shampoo 60 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Grafen Hinoki Shampoo 32 ingredients
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo 60 ingredients
Water • Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water • Cocamide Mea • Polyquaternium-10 • Sodium Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Salicylic Acid • Menthol • Panthenol • Pentasodium Pentetate • Citric Acid • Sodium Chloride • Niacinamide • Allantoin • Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract • Butylene Glycol • Mentha Arvensis Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract • Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract • Acorus Calamus Root Extract • Morus Alba Bark Extract • Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract • Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil • Parfum • Benzyl Salicylate • Hexyl Cinnamal • Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate • Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate • Cocamide Mea • Polyquaternium-10 • Ppg-3 Myristyl Ether • Caprylyl Glycol • Salicylic Acid • Panthenol • Parfum • Pentasodium Pentetate • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Niacinamide • 1,2-Hexanediol • Aspartic Acid • Arginine • Alanine • Asparagine • Cystine • Glutamic Acid • Glycine • Glutamine • Histidine • Isoleucine • Leucine • Lysine • Methionine • Ornithine • Phenylalanine • Proline • Serine • Taurine • Threonine • Tryptophan • Tyrosine • Valine • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Butylene Glycol • Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract • Menthol • Aminomethyl Propanol • Biotin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Lactobacillus Ferment • Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract • Porphyridium Cruentum Extract • Folic Acid • Menadione • Pyridoxine • Riboflavin • Retinol • Thiamine Hcl • Bioflavonoids • Cyanocobalamin • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Camellia Japonica Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGrafen Hinoki Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Cocamide Mea.
Grafen Hinoki Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Grafen Hinoki Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGrafen Hinoki Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidGrafen Hinoki Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholGrafen Hinoki Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 43.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolGrafen Hinoki Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Pentasodium Pentetate.
Grafen Hinoki Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGrafen Hinoki Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 ChlorideGrafen Hinoki Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideGrafen Hinoki Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Grafen Hinoki Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 41.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Grafen Hinoki Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Grafen Hinoki Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 27.
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 46.
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 ParfumGrafen Hinoki Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.
Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
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