Updated on January 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hairlust Volume Wizard Shampoo 24 ingredients
Vanicream Shampoo 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Hairlust Volume Wizard Shampoo 24 ingredients
Vanicream Shampoo 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Water
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPullulan
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Malus Domestica Fruit Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Inulin, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan, Parfum, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideWe don't have a description for Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate yet.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinLauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
This ingredient is a surfactant, making it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Other names for this ingredient include "Lauryl Polyglucose", "Lauryl glycoside", and "D-Glucopyranoside".
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosideSodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate also has an emolliating effect and can help leave the skin feeling soft.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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!
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