Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Head & Shoulders Instant Oil Control 2 in 1 Shampoo versus REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo .
Last updated on September 27, 2023. Published on January 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Head & Shoulders Instant Oil Control 2 in 1 Shampoo 21 ingredients
REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo 24 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 😥
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 😥
At a glance
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Head & Shoulders Instant Oil Control 2 in 1 Shampoo 21 ingredients
REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Head & Shoulders Instant Oil Control 2 in 1 Shampoo 21 ingredients
REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo 24 ingredients
Zinc Pyrithione 1% • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Cocamide Mea • Zinc Carbonate • Glycol Distearate • Parfum • Sodium Xylenesulfonate • Dimethicone • Cetyl Alcohol • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Magnesium Sulfate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Benzoate • Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide • Benzyl Alcohol • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • CI 15985 • Blue 1 Lake
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Coco-Betaine • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Sodium Chloride • Glycol Distearate • Hexylene Glycol • Parfum • Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane • Acrylates Copolymer • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Alcohol Denat. • Polyquaternium-30 • Citric Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Linalool • Hexyl Cinnamal • Magnesium Nitrate • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Limonene • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Magnesium Chloride • Methylisothiazolinone • Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium 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 SulfateHead & Shoulders Instant Oil Control 2 in 1 Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a sulfate with surfactant properties.
The surfactant property make it a great foam creator and cleansing agent. Surfactants help bind ingredients that normally do not mix.
Some studies have shown skin irritation due to prolonged SLS use.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a milder version of SLS.
Learn more about Sodium Lauryl SulfateHead & Shoulders Instant Oil Control 2 in 1 Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateHead & Shoulders Instant Oil Control 2 in 1 Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 ParfumHead & Shoulders Instant Oil Control 2 in 1 Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 ChlorideHead & Shoulders Instant Oil Control 2 in 1 Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholHead & Shoulders Instant Oil Control 2 in 1 Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.
MCI 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 MethylchloroisothiazolinoneHead & Shoulders Instant Oil Control 2 in 1 Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
MI 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 MethylisothiazolinoneHead & Shoulders Instant Oil Control 2 in 1 Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Head & Shoulders Instant Oil Control 2 in 1 Shampoo 21 ingredients
REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo 24 ingredients
Usage
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Head & Shoulders Instant Oil Control 2 in 1 Shampoo 21 ingredients
REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo 24 ingredients
Reviews
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Head & Shoulders Instant Oil Control 2 in 1 Shampoo 21 ingredients
REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo 24 ingredients
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Does what it claims
Worked well for my fine, curly hair. Visibly voluminous hair
- Doesn't lather very well so you have to use a lot of it
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Does what it claims
Worked well for my fine, curly hair. Visibly voluminous hair
- Doesn't lather very well so you have to use a lot of it
- Quite expensive
- Isn't harsh, sometimes had to shampoo twice
Probably won't be buying again but had no actual issues with the product!
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