Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo versus Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo .
Published on April 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 24 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Kristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo 34 ingredients
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo 101 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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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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Kristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo 34 ingredients
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo 101 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo 34 ingredients
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo 101 ingredients
Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Propanediol • Glycol Distearate • Phenoxyethanol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Alanine • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Glycine • Histidine • Isoleucine • Phenylalanine • Proline • Serine • Sodium PCA • PCA • Sodium Lactate • Threonine • Valine • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Glycine Soja Oil • Glycine Soja Sterols • Glycolipids • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Hydroxyacetophenone • Lauryl Lactyl Lactate • Peg-150 Distearate • Phospholipids • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Parfum
Water • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate • Parfum • Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate • Lauramidopropyl Betaine • Acrylates Crosspolymer-4 • Coconut Acid • Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Polyquaternium-73 • Hydroxyacetophenone • Sodium Isethionate • Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Silicone Quaternium-22 • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Methyl Isethionate • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Glycol Stearate • Polyquaternium-67 • Decyl Glucoside • Lauric Acid • Propylene Glycol • Potassium Hydroxide • Panthenol • Sodium Sulfate • Dipropylene Glycol • Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate • Sorbitan Laurate • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Glycerin • Glycol Distearate • Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract • Sodium Laurate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Quaternium-95 • Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Surfactin • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Sodium PCA • Propanediol • Sodium Lactate • Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate • Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract • Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Arginine • Butylene Glycol • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Galactoarabinan • Tocopheryl Acetate • Aspartic Acid • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Sodium Acetate • PCA • Trehalose • Xylitol • Leontopodium Alpinum Extract • Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Arctium Lappa Root Extract • Hedera Helix Extract • Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract • Glycine • Sodium Phosphate • Alanine • Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil • Dimethiconol Meadowfoamate • Isopropyl Alcohol • Pentylene Glycol • Serine • Valine • Isoleucine • Proline • Threonine • Potassium Sorbate • Eclipta Prostrata Extract • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Limonene • Hexyl Cinnamal
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Kristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine 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 BetaineKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 42.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 49.
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 DistearateKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 39.
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.
Kristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.
Alanine has antioxidant properties and can help with anti-aging.
Alanine is used by fibrous proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin. These three help make a strong skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more plump and youthful skin.
Learn more about AlanineKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 77.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 55.
Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant.
Our body uses Aspartic Acid to help build collagen and elastin. It also plays a role in hydrating skin.
Antioxidants help mitigate damage from free-radical molecules. These are molecules that originate from external sources such as pollution, cigarette smoke, or the sun.
Learn more about Aspartic AcidKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 60.
Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.
Learn more about GlycineKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 75.
We don't have a description for Histidine.
Kristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 93.
We don't have a description for Isoleucine.
Kristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 84.
Phenylalanine is an amino acid. It is a skin soothing and hydrating ingredient. Amino acids play a crucial role in wound healing and skin hydration.
Phenylalanine is also used to help even out skin tone due to its ability to disrupt the melanin production process.
Two structures of phenylalanine exist: L-phenylalanine and D-phenylalanine. L-phenylalanine is essential, this means our bodies cannot produce it naturally and we must get it from foods. Our bodies convert D-phenylalanine to neurotransmitters, and D-phenylalanine is found in our bodies naturally.
Some foods that contain L-phenylalanine include eggs, soybeans, beef, milk.
Learn more about PhenylalanineKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 94.
Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Proline is one of the building blocks for producing collagen. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen. Collagen helps the skin look plump and firm.
In medicine, proline is used as an osmoprotectant. This means it helps prevent oxidative degradation in other drugs.
Our bodies are able to produce proline naturally, but certain conditions may inhibit this production. In that case, proline can be obtained from eating egg whites, soy protein, dairy products, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweed.
Learn more about ProlineKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 85.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerineKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 82.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 48.
PCA is derived from amino acids and is naturally found in our skin's barrier.
As a humectant, PCA helps draw and hold moisture to the skin. Studies show it is effective at helping the skin stay hydrated long-term.
Kristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 64.
Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.
Sodium Lactate is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin.
It also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
Our NMF is formed from amino acids, lactic acid, sugars, minerals, peptides, and electrolytes. As we age, our NMF naturally depletes. Other sources of NMF depletion include harsh and drying ingredients such as denatured alcohol. Sodium lactate can help replenish our NMF, leading to more hydrated and plump skin.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactateKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 50.
Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.
Threonine is vital for creating collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin support youthful and firm skin. Our bodies decrease collagen production naturally with age.
Humans are not able to create threonine and must get it through eating foods such as fish, lentils, poultry, sesame seeds, and more.
Learn more about ThreonineKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 86.
We don't have a description for Valine.
Kristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 83.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 96.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 ParfumKristin Ess Hair Curl Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 34.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
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