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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Grafen Root Booster Shampoo versus Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Natural Balancing Refreshing Shampoo - White Musk .

Published on September 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Shampoo South Korean Brand South Korea
Shampoo South Korean Brand South Korea

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
Retinoid
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterSodium Cocoyl AlaninateLauryl HydroxysultaineLauryl GlucosideSodium Cocoyl IsethionateErythritolGlycerinSodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateHoney ExtractMacadamia Ternifolia Seed ExtractSesamum Indicum Seed ExtractOenothera Biennis Flower ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractFragaria Chiloensis Fruit ExtractMorus Alba Root ExtractCornus Officinalis Fruit ExtractTaraxacum Officinale Leaf ExtractRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractPelargonium Graveolens ExtractOriganum Vulgare Leaf ExtractEucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractRehmannia Chinensis Root ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractThymus Vulgaris ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractSaccharomyces Cerevisiae ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractSalicornia Herbacea ExtractBrassica Napus ExtractNarcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower ExtractPinus Palustris Leaf ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractDiospyros Kaki Fruit ExtractCamellia Japonica Leaf ExtractCeratonia Siliqua Fruit ExtractArgania Spinosa Kernel OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCocos Nucifera OilPersea Gratissima OilMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilButyrospermum Parkii ButterGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePolyquaternium-10Sodium ChlorideBetaineAllantoinPanthenolArginineSodium GluconateCitric AcidCoconut AcidSodium IsethionateButylene GlycolDipropylene GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate1,2-HexanediolEthylhexylglycerinHydroxyacetophenoneCaprylyl GlycolParfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Natural Balancing Refreshing Shampoo - White Musk contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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-10

Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Natural Balancing Refreshing Shampoo - White Musk contains this as ingredient number 57.

3
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Glycol

Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Natural Balancing Refreshing Shampoo - White Musk contains this as ingredient number 73.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Natural Balancing Refreshing Shampoo - White Musk contains this as ingredient number 61.

5
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Parfum

Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Natural Balancing Refreshing Shampoo - White Musk contains this as ingredient number 74.

6
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Chloride

Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Natural Balancing Refreshing Shampoo - White Musk contains this as ingredient number 58.

7
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Acid

Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Natural Balancing Refreshing Shampoo - White Musk contains this as ingredient number 64.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Natural Balancing Refreshing Shampoo - White Musk contains this as ingredient number 70.

9
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

Learn more about Arginine

Grafen Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Natural Balancing Refreshing Shampoo - White Musk contains this as ingredient number 62.

10
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 41.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Natural Balancing Refreshing Shampoo - White Musk contains this as ingredient number 67.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Root Booster Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 46.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Natural Balancing Refreshing Shampoo - White Musk contains this as ingredient number 71.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

53% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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