OGX Beauty Nourishing+ Coconut Milk Shampoo Versus Pantene Essential Botanicals Apple & Honeysuckle Shampoo
Updated on December 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
OGX Beauty Nourishing+ Coconut Milk Shampoo 18 ingredients
Pantene Essential Botanicals Apple & Honeysuckle Shampoo 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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OGX Beauty Nourishing+ Coconut Milk Shampoo 18 ingredients
Pantene Essential Botanicals Apple & Honeysuckle Shampoo 17 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingAmodimethicone
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, Coco-Glucoside, Amodimethicone, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycol Distearate, PEG-150 Distearate, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
Histidine
Humectant
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Parfum, Pyrus Malus Juice, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Panthenol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Histidine, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Salicylate, Tetrasodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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 AcidCocamidopropyl 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 ParfumSodium 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.
It 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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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