Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Shampoo Versus REDKEN All Soft Shampoo
Updated on September 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Shampoo 25 ingredients
REDKEN All Soft Shampoo 49 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Shampoo 25 ingredients
REDKEN All Soft Shampoo 49 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPlumeria Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-6
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Plumeria Alba Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-6, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Glycol Distearate, Laureth-4, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Hexylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Amodimethicone
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-10
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
CleansingPEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Steareth-6
EmulsifyingTrideceth-3
EmulsifyingPotassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Sarcosinate
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
PEG-45m
HumectantBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantAcetic Acid
BufferingFumaric Acid
BufferingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dimethicone, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Amodimethicone, Carbomer, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-10, Salicylic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Glycol Distearate, Citric Acid, Mica, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-6, Trideceth-3, Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate, CI 77891, Sodium Sarcosinate, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Coumarin, Linalool, PEG-45m, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Caramel, Acetic Acid, Fumaric Acid, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Glucose, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, BHT, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient 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 BetaineGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinGlycol 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.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolParfum 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 ParfumSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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