Odele Volumizing Shampoo Versus Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Odele Volumizing Shampoo versus Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo .

Published on July 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Odele Volumizing Shampoo

Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo

Shampoo American Brand United States

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Price

Ingredient Info

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Odele Volumizing Shampoo 18 ingredients

Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo 40 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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Odele Volumizing Shampoo 18 ingredients

Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo 40 ingredients

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Reduces Irritation

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (3)

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

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

Odele Volumizing Shampoo 18 ingredients

Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo 40 ingredients

Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Dimethyl Mea • Lauramide • Parfum • Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Propanediol • Cetrimonium Chloride • Polyquaternium-10 • Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate • Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Citric Acid • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate

Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Cocamide Mipa • Glycol Distearate • Parfum • Amodimethicone • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Glycerin • Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract • Panthenol • Hydrolyzed Keratin • Polyquaternium-7 • Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Peg-150 Distearate • Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate • Cetrimonium Chloride • C11-15 Pareth-7 • Laureth-9 • Trideceth-12 • Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Acrylates Copolymer • Tocopherol • Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Salicylate • Limonene • Hexyl Cinnamal • CI 15985

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

Water

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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Odele Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

What it does: Cleansing, Foaming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.

This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Odele Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

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.

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Odele Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.

Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.

Cetrimonium Chloride

What it does: Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Preservative

Community Rating: Liked

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.

Odele Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.

Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.

Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

What it does:

We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.

Odele Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.

Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.

Citric Acid

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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Odele Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.

Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.

Sodium Chloride

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances 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.

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Odele Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.

Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 30.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Odele Volumizing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.

Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 34.

Potassium Sorbate

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.