Nioxin Hair Fall Defense Shampoo
Nioxin System 1 Scalp + Hair Conditioner
Versus

Nioxin Hair Fall Defense Shampoo Versus Nioxin System 1 Scalp + Hair Conditioner

Shampoo
Conditioner
Canadian Brand Canada
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on January 30, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, niacinamide and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any silicones

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and parabens

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Ingredient Info

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Nioxin Hair Fall Defense Shampoo 25 ingredients

Nioxin System 1 Scalp + Hair Conditioner 48 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Nioxin Hair Fall Defense Shampoo 25 ingredients

Nioxin System 1 Scalp + Hair Conditioner 48 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Hair Fall Defense Shampoo

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Cleansing
Sulfate IconCan worsen Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Cleansing
0 / 0 Sulfate IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation Icon

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cleansing
May worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Caffeine

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Sandalore

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Lauric Acid

Cleansing
4 / 1 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Polyquaternium-10

Mentha Piperita Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Biotin

Antiseborrhoeic

Alcohol

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Xylenesulfonate

Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Caffeine, Sandalore, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Lauric Acid, Niacinamide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Methylparaben, Polyquaternium-10, Mentha Piperita Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Biotin, Alcohol, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Xylenesulfonate

System 1 Scalp + Hair Conditioner

Water

Skin Conditioning

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Emulsifying

Stearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Distearyldimonium Chloride

Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Mentha Piperita Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconFragrance IconPreservative IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Oleyl Alcohol

Emollient
4 / 2 Fatty Alcohol IconFragrance IconBad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Methylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

PEG-2m

Emulsion Stabilising

Propylparaben

Preservative
0 / 0 Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Polysorbate 60

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Quaternium-80

EDTA

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol

Skin Conditioning

Disodium Phosphate

Buffering

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Biotin

Antiseborrhoeic

Lecithin

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Humulus Lupulus Extract

Antimicrobial

Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Phosphate

Buffering

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Acer Saccharum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Limon Peel Extract

Emollient

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Moisturising

Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract

Astringent

Faex Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Masking

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Maltodextrin

Absorbent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

CI 42090

Cosmetic Colorant

Ethylparaben

Preservative
Preservative IconParaben IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Butylparaben

Masking
Preservative IconParaben IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconNon-Reef-Safe IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Stearyl Alcohol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Oleyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Methylparaben, PEG-2m, Propylparaben, Polysorbate 60, Quaternium-80, EDTA, Citric Acid, Limonene, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Disodium Phosphate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Biotin, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Sodium Phosphate, BHT, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract, Faex Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Maltodextrin, CI 42090, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben

Ingredient Ratings

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Hair Fall Defense Shampoo
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10
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System 1 Scalp + Hair Conditioner
10
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When to use

Nioxin Hair Fall Defense Shampoo 25 ingredients

Nioxin System 1 Scalp + Hair Conditioner 48 ingredients

2 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
50% use every day
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