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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Necessaire The Shampoo versus Lumin Keratin Recovery Shampoo .

Published on September 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Shampoo Brand
Shampoo American Brand United States

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Price

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Starts at $28.00
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Starts at $8.51

Ingredient Info

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Necessaire The Shampoo 21 ingredients

Lumin Keratin Recovery Shampoo 39 ingredients

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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Necessaire The Shampoo 21 ingredients

Lumin Keratin Recovery Shampoo 39 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides

Benefits

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

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

Necessaire The Shampoo 21 ingredients

Lumin Keratin Recovery Shampoo 39 ingredients

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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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Necessaire The Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Lumin Keratin Recovery Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cleansing
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Necessaire The Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.

Lumin Keratin Recovery Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Necessaire The Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.

Lumin Keratin Recovery Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
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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Necessaire The Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.

Lumin Keratin Recovery Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
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:

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Necessaire The Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.

Lumin Keratin Recovery Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 33.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Necessaire The Shampoo 21 ingredients

Lumin Keratin Recovery Shampoo 39 ingredients

48% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

Usage

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Necessaire The Shampoo 21 ingredients

Lumin Keratin Recovery Shampoo 39 ingredients

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