MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Light Tones Versus Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair
Updated on June 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe dry shampoos. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Light Tones 15 ingredients
Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Light Tones 15 ingredients
Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair 32 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Butane
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentSd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Methoxycinnamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
UV AbsorberCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantHydrofluorocarbon 152a
Butane
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentDisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZeolite
AbsorbentAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientPvp
Emulsion StabilisingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methoxycinnamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
UV AbsorberMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantStearic Acid
Cleansing
EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantButylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Butane, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Oryza Sativa Starch, Disiloxane, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Zeolite, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Pvp, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Water, Glycerin, Methoxycinnamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, EDTA, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Benzoic Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, CI 60725, CI 17200, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butane is a gas derived from petroleum and natural gas. It is used as an aerosol propellant.
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Ci 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.
We don't have a description for CI 60725 yet.
Diisopropyl Adipate comes from isopropyl alcohol and Adipic Acid.
It is a solvent and emollient. As a solvent, it is used to help other ingredients dissolve into the solution. It is also often used to soften hard ingredients.
Emollients help hydrate the skin by creating a thin barrier. This thin barrier prevents moisture from escaping.
Learn more about Diisopropyl AdipateDisiloxane is a type of silicone.
We don't have a description for Hydrofluorocarbon 152a yet.
Magnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.
It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.
We don't have a description for Methoxycinnamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine yet.
Oryza Sativa Starch is an absorbent and used to mattify the skin. It is a natural carbohydrate and the main component of rice. A more common name for this ingredient is 'rice starch'.
Rice starch is created by steeping broken grains in a caustic soda.
Rice extract has many skin benefits. Read more about rice extract here.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa StarchParfum 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 ParfumPvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
SD Alcohol 40-B is created by denaturing ethanol with tert-Butyl alcohol and denatonium benzoate. It is a solvent and astringent.
The 'SD' stands for 'specially denatured'. Denatured alcohol means the structure has been altered.
The 40-B is given by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. This is in accordance to the method of how the alcohol was denatured.
This ingredient is a solvent alcohol.
Learn more about Sd Alcohol 40-BWater. 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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MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Light Tones 15 ingredients
Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair 32 ingredients
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