Joico K-Pak Reconstructing Shampoo Versus Joico Defy Damage Detox Shampoo
Updated on September 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Joico K-Pak Reconstructing Shampoo 41 ingredients
Joico Defy Damage Detox Shampoo 37 ingredients
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Joico K-Pak Reconstructing Shampoo 41 ingredients
Joico Defy Damage Detox Shampoo 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantHydrolyzed Keratin Pg-Propylmethylsilanediol
Skin ConditioningCocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningLaurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningArginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPropoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone
Citric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Sulfosuccinate
BufferingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide Mea, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-3 Distearate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Keratin Pg-Propylmethylsilanediol, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Arginine Hcl, Phosphatidylcholine, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycolipids, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Trisodium Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cetrimonium Chloride, C11-15 Pareth-7, Trideceth-6, Glycerin, Benzophenone-4, Thioctic Acid, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Allantoin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingDimethicone Propyl Pg-Betaine
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Arginine
Masking
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Dimethicone Propyl Pg-Betaine, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyquaternium-7, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Arginine, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, Phosphatidylcholine, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Charcoal Powder, Arginine Hcl, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCocamidopropyl 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.
We don't have a description for Arginine Hcl yet.
Phosphatidylcholine is a type of phospholipid. Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids are skin-replenishing.
This ingredient can be found in the Lecithin of soybeans.
Rosehip Oil is a nonfragrant plant oil. Rosehips are a fruit from a rose bush and are edible. This oil helps even out skin tone, has anti-aging properties, and is good for reducing inflammation.
Rosehip contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, fatty acids and linolenic acids. These nourish your skin barrier. Having hydrated skin may help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles.
Another great component of Rosehip Oil is Vitamin A, or retinol. Vitamin A encourages your skin to create more collagen.
Rosehip oil may help with reducing pigmentation. The lycopene and beta-carotene have skin-lightening properties.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit OilThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
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 AcidTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
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 HydroxidePhenoxyethanol 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 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.
It 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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateParfum 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.
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