Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo versus Verb Ghost Shampoo .
Last updated on October 06, 2023. Published on November 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens 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
Verb Ghost Shampoo 67 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo 40 ingredients
Verb Ghost Shampoo 67 ingredients
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Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo 40 ingredients
Verb Ghost Shampoo 67 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 • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract • Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Hydrolyzed Quinoa • Glycol Distearate • Panthenol • Parfum • Citric Acid • Ppg-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide • Coconut Acid • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Glycerin • Cocamidopropylamine Oxide • Coco-Glucoside • Glyceryl Oleate • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Silicone Quaternium-8 • Sodium Isethionate • Polyquaternium-7 • Sodium Laurate • Polyquaternium-44 • Tetrasodium EDTA • Magnesium Nitrate • Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Lactic Acid • Sodium Sarcosinate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Glycolate • Magnesium Chloride • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydrogen Peroxide • Sodium Formate • Tocopherol • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Disodium EDTA • Lecithin • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • Potassium Sorbate • Benzyl Alcohol • Chlorphenesin • Sorbic Acid • Hydroxycitronellal • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Limonene
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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. 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.
Verb Ghost 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.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Cocamidopropylamine Oxide.
Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 31.
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.
Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolKevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Soy Protein.
Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Kevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
Verb Ghost 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.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 38.
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.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractKevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract comes from sunflower seeds.
Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E. Studies show sunflowers contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed ExtractKevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 28.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.
Lactic 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 AcidKevin Murphy Balancing.Wash Daily Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 32.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 44.
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.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 57.
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.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 49.
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.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 25.
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