L'Oreal Vive Pro Hydra Gloss Moisturizing Shampoo Versus Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Ultra Shea Cleanse & Nourish Shampoo
Updated on December 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both shampoos. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils, silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Vive Pro Hydra Gloss Moisturizing Shampoo 27 ingredients
Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Ultra Shea Cleanse & Nourish Shampoo 40 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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L'Oreal Vive Pro Hydra Gloss Moisturizing Shampoo 27 ingredients
Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Ultra Shea Cleanse & Nourish Shampoo 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Methylparaben
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingEthylparaben
Preservative
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Royal Jelly
Methyl Cocoate
Emollient
Sodium Cocoate
Cleansing
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Dimethicone, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycol Distearate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Glycerin, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Methylparaben, Salicylic Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Carbomer, Cocamide Mipa, Ethylparaben, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin, Royal Jelly, Methyl Cocoate, Sodium Cocoate, CI 19140, CI 15985, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
CleansingZinc Pyrithione
Antiseborrhoeic
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingSodium Isethionate
CleansingPoloxamer 407
EmulsifyingLaureth-23
CleansingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
PEG-9m
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dimethiconol, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Zinc Pyrithione, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, DMDM Hydantoin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Zinc Sulfate, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Sodium Isethionate, Poloxamer 407, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, PEG-9m, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, CI 77015, CI 77163, CI 77891, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycol 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 DistearateThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumChances 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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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