Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash Versus Drybar Agua Fresca Hydrating Shampoo
Updated on December 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, 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 dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash 15 ingredients
Drybar Agua Fresca Hydrating Shampoo 46 ingredients
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Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash 15 ingredients
Drybar Agua Fresca Hydrating Shampoo 46 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingDisteareth-75 Ipdi
Artocarpus Heterophyllus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantMaltol
MaskingPolyquaternium-80
CleansingPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-16
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Glycine
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Phytate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Decyl Glucoside, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Disteareth-75 Ipdi, Artocarpus Heterophyllus Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium PCA, Maltol, Polyquaternium-80, Phospholipids, Polyquaternium-16, Lactic Acid, Urea, Glycine, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Alanine, Serine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycol Distearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Squalane, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Diisostearyl Malate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, 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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolCitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash 15 ingredients
Drybar Agua Fresca Hydrating Shampoo 46 ingredients
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Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash 15 ingredients
I was really excited to try out this shampoo after seeing all the reviews and that it is safe for just about everything. I have been suffering from Seborrheic Dermatitis and was hoping to find something to treat my scalp. This shampoo left my scalp dry and irritated, and my low porosity hair did not find it to be effective enough at cleaning away heavy minerals. Going to try to find more of a Show more
