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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner versus Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men .

Published on January 02, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and sulfates

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

Shampoo American Brand United States
Shampoo American Brand United States

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Price

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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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Benefits

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (5)

Benefits

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Antiseborrhoeic, Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

Zinc Pyrithione is a preservative.

Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 9.

2
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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Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Sulfate

Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Cocamide Mea.

Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 4.

5

We don't have a description for Sodium Xylenesulfonate.

Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does:

We don't have a description for Zinc Carbonate.

Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 5.

7
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 3.

8
What it does: Cleansing
Community Rating: Disliked

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.

Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.

While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.

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Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 6.

9
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.

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Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 12.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 10.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is derived from guar gum.

It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.

Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 11.

11
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 14.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 12.

12
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

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Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 15.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 15.

13
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 17.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 16.

14
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Methylchloroisothiazolinone

Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 21.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 22.

15
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Methylisothiazolinone

Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 22.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 23.

16
What it does: Masking, Refreshing
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Head & Shoulders Old Spice Pure Sport 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.

Keep It Anchored Shampoo For Men contains this as ingredient number 20.

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12% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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