Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Head & Shoulders Scalp X 5% Minoxidil for Men versus hims Topical Finasteride + Minoxidil Spray .
Last updated on December 05, 2023. Published on December 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe hair loss. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Head & Shoulders Scalp X 5% Minoxidil for Men 4 ingredients
hims Topical Finasteride + Minoxidil Spray 4 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of 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 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Head & Shoulders Scalp X 5% Minoxidil for Men 4 ingredients
hims Topical Finasteride + Minoxidil Spray 4 ingredients
Concerns
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Concerns
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Head & Shoulders Scalp X 5% Minoxidil for Men 4 ingredients
hims Topical Finasteride + Minoxidil Spray 4 ingredients
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.
We don't have a description for Minoxidil Hyaluronamide.
Head & Shoulders Scalp X 5% Minoxidil for Men contains this as ingredient number 1.
hims Topical Finasteride + Minoxidil Spray contains this as ingredient number 1.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
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.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholHead & Shoulders Scalp X 5% Minoxidil for Men contains this as ingredient number 2.
hims Topical Finasteride + Minoxidil Spray contains this as ingredient number 2.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolHead & Shoulders Scalp X 5% Minoxidil for Men contains this as ingredient number 3.
hims Topical Finasteride + Minoxidil Spray contains this as ingredient number 3.
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Head & Shoulders Scalp X 5% Minoxidil for Men 4 ingredients
hims Topical Finasteride + Minoxidil Spray 4 ingredients
Usage
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Head & Shoulders Scalp X 5% Minoxidil for Men 4 ingredients
hims Topical Finasteride + Minoxidil Spray 4 ingredients
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Head & Shoulders Scalp X 5% Minoxidil for Men 4 ingredients
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