Neutrogena T/Gel Fort Shampooing - France Versus Neutrogena T/Gel® Therapeutic Shampoo - Extra Strength
Updated on April 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both shampoos. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena T/Gel Fort Shampooing 31 ingredients
Neutrogena T/Gel® Therapeutic Shampoo - Extra Strength 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Neutrogena T/Gel Fort Shampooing 31 ingredients
Neutrogena T/Gel® Therapeutic Shampoo - Extra Strength 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-22
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Sodium Sulfate
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDichlorophenyl Imidazoldioxolan
AntimicrobialCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Polyquaternium-22, Piroctone Olamine, Sodium Sulfate, Hexylene Glycol, Dichlorophenyl Imidazoldioxolan, Coconut Acid, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Citrate, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, CI 19140, CI 16035, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocamidopropyl 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 BetaineParfum 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 ChlorideWater. 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!
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