Joico Defy Damage Protective Shampoo Versus BioSilk Silk Therapy Shampoo
Updated on May 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shampoo 40 ingredients
BioSilk Silk Therapy Shampoo 37 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Joico Defy Damage Protective Shampoo 40 ingredients
BioSilk Silk Therapy Shampoo 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingDimethicone Propyl Pg-Betaine
CleansingArginine
Masking
Avena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningArginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningIsostearamide Mipa
Polyquaternium-47
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-7
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
Emollient
PEG-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Quaternium-80
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingMethoxy PEG/PPG-7/3 Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Tetrasodium EDTA
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingC10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Dimethicone Propyl Pg-Betaine, Arginine, Avena Sativa Peptide, Phosphatidylcholine, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Arginine Hcl, Glycol Distearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Isostearamide Mipa, Polyquaternium-47, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Laureth-4, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, PEG-4 Laurate, Quaternium-80, Methyl Gluceth-10, Methoxy PEG/PPG-7/3 Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Tetrasodium EDTA, Glyceryl Laurate, Tocopherol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citronellol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycine
Buffering
Acrylates Copolymer
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyquaternium-74
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Steareth-4
EmulsifyingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycine, Acrylates Copolymer, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Panthenol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-74, Laureth-7, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Glycol Distearate, Steareth-4, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient 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.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineThis ingredient is a cleansing agent, surfactant, and foam booster. It considered an alternative to traditional sulfates (Sulfosuccinate) and is allowed in "sulfate-free" products.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is mild and can be used in baby and bath options.
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 DistearateThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
We don't have a description for Sodium Lauroamphoacetate yet.
This gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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