Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo versus Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo .
Last updated on October 06, 2023. Published on November 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo 40 ingredients
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo 34 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo 40 ingredients
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo 40 ingredients
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo 34 ingredients
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 • Citrus Grandis Seed Extract • Hydrolyzed Nettle Leaf 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 • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Glycerin • Sodium Chloride • Acrylates Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Cocamide Mipa • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Sodium Benzoate • Glycol Distearate • Parfum • Polyquaternium-10 • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Glyceryl Oleate • Coco-Glucoside • Polyquaternium-7 • Polyquaternium-11 • Benzyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Hexyl Cinnamal • Glycol Stearate • Linalool • Sodium Sulfite • Tocopheryl Acetate • Coconut Acid • Isopropanolamine • Tocopherol • Hydrolyzed Keratin • Butylene Glycol
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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 WaterKevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from the fatty acids of coconut oil. It is a surfactant and helps with cleansing the skin.
By binding to water and oil, it helps gently clean skin. It also helps the spreadability of the product.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is also added to help create foam without drying the skin. However, this is depending on the amount of Sodium cocoyl isethionate.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateKevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 DistearateKevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateKevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-11.
Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 27.
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 34.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 34.
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 35.
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 ParfumKevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 36.
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolKevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 40.
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 27.
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Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo 40 ingredients
Monday Haircare Repair Shampoo 34 ingredients
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