Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of John Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo versus Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo .
Last updated on October 07, 2023. Published on March 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
John Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo 40 ingredients
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo 31 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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John Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo 40 ingredients
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
John Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo 40 ingredients
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo 31 ingredients
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Lactic Acid • Glycol Distearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Betaine • Parfum • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Cocamide Mea • Benzyl Alcohol • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Glycine • Malic Acid • Ppg-9 • Succinic Acid • Stearoxypropyl Dimethylamine • CI 15985 • C14-28 Isoalkyl Acid • Glycerin • Hydrolyzed Keratin • Crocus Sativus Flower Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • C14-28 Alkyl Acid • Sodium Chloride • Propylene Glycol • Stearyl Alcohol • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract • Hc Violet No. 2 • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Alcohol • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Cocamide Mea • Glycol Distearate • Sodium Chloride • Mel • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Fumaric Acid • Royal Jelly • Carbomer • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf • Sodium Hydroxide • Alcohol • Propolis Extract • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Salicylic Acid • CI 19140 • Caramel • Parfum • Coumarin • Limonene • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Salicylate • Fish Oil • Ceramide AP
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterJohn Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 SulfateJohn Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing 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 SulfateJohn Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 DistearateJohn Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 ParfumJohn Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Cocamide Mea.
John Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 AlcoholJohn Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 28.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
John Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideJohn Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinJohn Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 ChlorideJohn Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 27.
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 AlcoholJohn Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 36.
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
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John Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo 40 ingredients
Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo 31 ingredients
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John Frieda Go Blonder Lightening Shampoo 40 ingredients
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