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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Shampoo versus Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Conditioner .

Last updated on February 02, 2024. Published on February 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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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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Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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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: 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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Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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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Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.

Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil comes from a green tea plant native to China. It is closely related to Camellia sinensis. Both plants have very similar properties. This plant also has similar properties to olive oil.

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil is rich in oleic acid. This makes it an effective moisturizer. By creating a thin film on the skin, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil traps moisture within. This helps keep your skin smooth and hydrated.

Other components of Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil includes Vitamin E and polyphenols. These are antioxidants that may help slow down the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or unstable molecules that can damage our skin cells.

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil also has anti-inflammatory properties.

The seed oil comes from the dried kernels of the plant.

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Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.

Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.

Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.

It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

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Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.

Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Honey Extract.

Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.

Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Histidine.

Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.

Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.

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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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Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.

Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.

Herbal Essences Honey Sulfate Free Daily Moisture Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

31% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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