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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo versus BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo .

Last updated on August 25, 2023. Published on January 08, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Shampoo American Brand United States
Shampoo American Brand United States

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Water

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lauramidopropyl Betaine.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Cleansing
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Isethionate

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate is an organic salt with a naturally sweet odor.

In cosmetics, this ingredient is used to increase the volume of foam. It is also an emulsifier and cleansing agent.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate helps reduce the surface tension of dirt, oil, and other pollutants.

Cosmetic Ingredient Review found this ingredient to irritate the eyes and skin in concentrations of 0.18% and 0.7%.

Learn more about Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.

Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.

It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Acetate

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.

Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.

Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.

Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.

This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.

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.

Learn more about Cocos Nucifera Oil

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Cleansing, Foaming

We don't have a description for Soyamidopropylamine Oxide.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Humectant

We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-71.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.

In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.

As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.

Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.

Learn more about Maltodextrin

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Cleansing
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate also has an emolliating effect and can help leave the skin feeling soft.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Panthenol

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does:

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.

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Acid

Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.

BrioGeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 32.

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29% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet

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