Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo Versus Kevin Murphy Maxi Wash - Made in EU - Available Globally
Updated on February 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo 40 ingredients
Kevin Murphy Maxi Wash 34 ingredients
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Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo 40 ingredients
Kevin Murphy Maxi Wash 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-11
Polyamide-2
PEG-4 Rapeseedamide
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Melanin
Skin ProtectingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycol Distearate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Wheat Amino Acids, Tocopheryl Acetate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-150 Distearate, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-11, Polyamide-2, PEG-4 Rapeseedamide, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Decyl Glucoside, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycereth-26, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, Melanin, Ascorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
HumectantPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate
EmulsifyingDisteareth-75 Ipdi
Malic Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate, Disteareth-75 Ipdi, Malic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Limonene
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 WaterWe don't have a description for Cocamidopropylamine Oxide yet.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.
It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil. As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is also commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and shaving foam. It is amphiphilic, meaning it loves both water and fats.
Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidMalic Acid is an acid with both AHA and BHA properties, but is considered an AHA because its AHA properties are stronger.
Like other AHAs, it removes the top layer of old and dead skin to reveal the newer layer underneath. It also helps with improving fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone, skin texture, and acne blemishes.
Due to its exfoliating properties, you should wear SPF when using Malic Acid.
Fun fact: The word "Malic" comes from the word "Malum". In Latin, "Malum" means apple. This ingredient is often derived from unripe fruit.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Malic AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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.
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