Kenra Clarify Shampoo Versus Il Salone Milano Detox Shampoo
Updated on April 23, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kenra Clarify Shampoo 19 ingredients
Il Salone Milano Detox Shampoo 35 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kenra Clarify Shampoo 19 ingredients
Il Salone Milano Detox Shampoo 35 ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Glycolate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Coconut Acid, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Laureth-2
CleansingPEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate
Citronellol
Perfuming
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Cocamide Mea, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Salicylate, Lactic Acid, Laureth-2, PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Citronellol, CI 16035, CI 15985, CI 42090, CI 17200, CI 19140, Charcoal Powder, Glycerin, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Yeast Extract, Niacinamide, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Zinc Gluconate, Propylene Glycol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Caffeine, Biotin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineParfum 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 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 BenzoateChances 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 ChlorideSodium 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 SulfateWater. 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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