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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom versus Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit .

Last updated on March 15, 2024. Published on March 25, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 22 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

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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

BHA
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

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

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterSodium Cocoyl AlaninateLauryl HydroxysultaineLauryl GlucosideSodium Cocoyl IsethionateErythritolGlycerinSodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateHoney ExtractMacadamia Ternifolia Seed ExtractSesamum Indicum Seed ExtractOenothera Biennis Flower ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractFragaria Chiloensis Fruit ExtractMorus Alba Root ExtractCornus Officinalis Fruit ExtractTaraxacum Officinale Leaf ExtractRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract Oryza Sativa ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractAngelica Gigas Root ExtractRosa Centifolia Flower ExtractHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractPelargonium Graveolens ExtractOriganum Vulgare Leaf ExtractEucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractRehmannia Chinensis Root ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractThymus Vulgaris ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractSaccharomyces Cerevisiae ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractSalicornia Herbacea ExtractBrassica Napus ExtractNarcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower ExtractPinus Palustris Leaf ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractDiospyros Kaki Fruit ExtractCamellia Japonica Leaf ExtractCeratonia Siliqua Fruit ExtractArgania Spinosa Kernel OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCocos Nucifera OilPersea Gratissima OilMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilButyrospermum Parkii ButterGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePolyquaternium-10Sodium ChlorideBetaineAllantoinPanthenolArginineSodium GluconateCitric AcidCoconut AcidSodium IsethionateButylene GlycolDipropylene GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate1,2-HexanediolEthylhexylglycerinHydroxyacetophenoneCaprylyl GlycolParfum

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.

1
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!

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Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 7.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 8.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 62.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning

Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract comes from the persimmon, a fruit native to India, China, and Korea. It is rich in antioxidants and contains skin nourishing vitamins.

The antioxidant properties of persimmon come from tannins, flavonoids, carotenoids, and some of its vitamin content. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.

Vitamins A and C also have plenty of skin benefits as well.

Learn more about Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract

Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 22.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 51.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of the Camellia japonica plant. This plant is native to East Asia.

The leaves of Camellia Japonica have been found to have anti-inflammatory compounds. These include squalene, lupeol, and vitamin E.

This extract is created by using 50% 1,3-Butylene glycol.

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Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 23.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 52.

6
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract.

Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 24.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 53.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract.

Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 27.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

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 Extract

Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 29.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Panax Ginseng Root is a popular herb from Asia. This root contains antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.

Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, even out texture and tone, and helps improve wrinkles.

Ginseng root helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow. This in turn helps nourish the skin and improve wrinkles. By speeding up circulation, ginseng root can also help drain fluids.

Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.

Ginseng Root can also aid in decreasing inflammation.

Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.

Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.

Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 31.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 35.

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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.

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Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 35.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 65.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 38.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 64.

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

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 39.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 63.

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What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 41.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 76.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is derived from guar gum.

It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.

Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 42.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 60.

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What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol

Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 43.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 72.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 44.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 77.

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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

Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 45.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 68.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

This is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.

It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.

Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.

Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.

Learn more about Sodium Gluconate

Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 46.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 67.

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

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.

Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.

Learn more about Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 47.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 73.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 48.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 71.

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

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 49.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 74.

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

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 Parfum

Kundal Caffeine & Intensive Scalp Care+ Shampoo Cherry Blossom contains this as ingredient number 50.

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Nature Shampoo Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 78.

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50% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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