Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo versus Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo .
Published on June 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 27 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
MoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo 46 ingredients
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo 101 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Contains Sulfate
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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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MoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo 46 ingredients
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo 101 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
MoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo 46 ingredients
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo 101 ingredients
Water • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Decyl Glucoside • Acrylates Crosspolymer-4 • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Coconut Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Lauryl Glucoside • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Punica Granatum Fruit Extract • Algin • Chitosan • Panthenol • Tocopherol • Quaternium-95 • Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate • Glycerin • Citric Acid • Amodimethicone/Morpholinomethyl Silsesquioxane Copolymer • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • C12-13 Pareth-9 • Polyquaternium-7 • Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate • Trideceth-5 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Methyl Isethionate • Lauric Acid • Sorbic Acid • Fumaric Acid • Glycol Stearate • Sodium Laurate • Sorbitan Laurate • Propanediol • Sodium Isethionate • EDTA • Potassium Hydroxide • Chlorphenesin • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Linalool
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 WaterMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 IsethionateMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
MoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.
It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Decyl Glucoside also helps stabilize the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Acrylates Crosspolymer-4.
MoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
Coconut Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
MoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
MoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 95.
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 ParfumMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 PanthenolMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 62.
We don't have a description for Quaternium-95.
MoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 43.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 38.
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 AcidMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 98.
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
MoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 27.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Sodium Methyl Isethionate.
MoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 30.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
Lauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.
This ingredient helps hydrate and sooth skin. As a humectant, it helps trap moisture. It also aids in cleaning and enhancing the texture of products.
Emerging studies show Lauric Acid to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The antimicrobial property helps strengthen the skin barrier by fighting off bad bacteria.
Lauric acid may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.
Learn more about Lauric AcidMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 31.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 26.
Glycol Stearate comes from stearic acid and ethylene glycol.
It is a creamy wax used to stabilize ingredients as an emulsifier. Glycol stearate also contains emollient properties. Emollients sit on top of the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol StearateMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 34.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sodium Laurate is the sodium salt of lauric acid. It is a cleansing and emulsifying ingredient.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients such as water and oils from separating.
MoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 35.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 41.
Sorbitan Laurate is created from lauric acid and derivatives from sorbitol. It is an emulsifier.
MoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 36.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 PropanediolMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 37.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 49.
We don't have a description for Sodium Isethionate.
MoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 38.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 40.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 28.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 41.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 42.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 87.
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.
MoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 43.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sodium 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.
Sodium Benzoate 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 BenzoateMoroccanOil Color Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 44.
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 45.
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