Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Bond Building Shampoo Versus REDKEN Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo
Updated on August 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Bond Building Shampoo 23 ingredients
REDKEN Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Bond Building Shampoo 23 ingredients
REDKEN Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Rice Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Polyquaternium-10
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycol Distearate, PEG-150 Distearate, Propanediol, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Aspergillus Ferment, Arginine, Rice Amino Acids, Persea Gratissima Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-67
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Amodimethicone
Sodium Phytate
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Coco-Betaine
CleansingAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Limonene
Perfuming
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingWater, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, PEG-150 Distearate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Parfum, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyquaternium-67, Salicylic Acid, Amodimethicone, Sodium Phytate, Glycol Distearate, Coco-Betaine, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Limonene, Trideceth-6
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateGlycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearatePeg-150 Distearate is an emulsifier and thickening agent. It is created from stearic acid.
As an emulsifier, peg-150 distearate helps other ingredients dissolve. This helps prevent ingredient separation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-150 DistearateParfum 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 ParfumCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Bond Building Shampoo 23 ingredients
REDKEN Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo 27 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Bond Building Shampoo 23 ingredients
REDKEN Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo 27 ingredients
My hair were extremely damaged on one side and I tried this Shampoo and Conditionner, switched to Redken Extreme and then came back to these. My hair health has improved, but, it's the first time I use a product that gives me scalp acne. It's not extreme, but I do notice one or two new pimples everytime I wash them. I hate it, I'm probably going to try Redken soothing balance shampoo. If that Show more
Scalp irritating
