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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo versus Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo .

Published on March 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Shampoo American Brand United States
Shampoo American Brand United States

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Price

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Buy No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo

Starts at $14.00
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Buy Cocomino Glossing Shampoo

Starts at $27.00

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Reduces Irritation
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterSodium Lauroyl Methyl IsethionateCocamidopropyl HydroxysultainePotassium Cocoyl GlycinateDisodium Cocoyl GlutamatePotassium CocoateSodium Lauroyl SarcosinateGlycereth-26Decyl GlucosideParfumPhenoxyethanolCocamidopropylamine OxideSodium Cocoyl GlutamateGlycol DistearateDisodium Laureth SulfosuccinateMethyl Gluceth-20Acrylates CopolymerPeg-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateAmodimethiconePolyquaternium-10 Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerinSodium Lauryl SulfoacetateDivinyldimethicone/Dimethicone CopolymerChlorphenesinPolyquaternium-11Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideC11-15 Pareth-7Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateLaureth-9GlycerinTrideceth-12PanthenolHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl SilanetriolC12-13 Pareth-3C12-13 Pareth-23Helianthus Annuus Seed OilTocopherolPseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract FiltrateArgania Spinosa Kernel OilRice Ferment FiltratePrunus Armeniaca Kernel OilQuaternium-95PropanediolHelianthus Annuus Seed ExtractPeg-8Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol DimaleateEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractPunica Granatum ExtractOriganum Vulgare Leaf ExtractMusa Sapientum Fruit ExtractMorinda Citrifolia Fruit ExtractSodium HyaluronatePeg-8/Smdi CopolymerArctium Lappa Root ExtractSodium PolyacrylatePalmitoyl Myristyl SerinateCitralHexyl CinnamalLimoneneBiotinPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

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.

1
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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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cleansing
Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 44.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Glycol 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.

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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.

This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.

For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.

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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 37.

6
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:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 35.

7
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 25.

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 43.

8
What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 33.

9
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 31.

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

Learn more about Panthenol

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 33.

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.

11
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 37.

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.

12
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.

Argan Oil is an antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing ingredient.

Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.

Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.

Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.

Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.

Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.

Argan Trees are native to Morocco.

Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 40.

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

25% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 63 ingredients

2.6 /5
from 5 ratings
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2 months ago · Combination Skin
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You honestly shouldn’t be using this unless you have color treated hair, which is something I realized after using this for awhile. This is very...

You honestly shouldn’t be using this unless you have color treated hair, which is something I realized after using this for awhile. This is very heavy, I found that it weighed my hair down and made it look lifeless.

Drunk Elephant Cocomino Glossing Shampoo 44 ingredients

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