Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo Versus Shea Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo versus Shea Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo .

Published on March 17, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo

Shea Moisture Anti-Dandruff 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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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 63 ingredients

Shea Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 18 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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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 63 ingredients

Shea Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 18 ingredients

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

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

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

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 63 ingredients

Shea Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 18 ingredients

Water • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate • Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Potassium Cocoate • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Glycereth-26 • Decyl Glucoside • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Cocamidopropylamine Oxide • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Glycol Distearate • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Acrylates Copolymer • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Amodimethicone • Polyquaternium-10 • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate • Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer • Chlorphenesin • Polyquaternium-11 • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • C11-15 Pareth-7 • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Laureth-9 • Glycerin • Trideceth-12 • Panthenol • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • C12-13 Pareth-3 • C12-13 Pareth-23 • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Rice Ferment Filtrate • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Quaternium-95 • Propanediol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Peg-8 • Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Punica Granatum Extract • Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract • Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract • Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Peg-8/Smdi Copolymer • Arctium Lappa Root Extract • Sodium Polyacrylate • Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate • Citral • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Biotin • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Sodium Chloride • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Acetic Acid • Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Niacinamide • Polyquaternium-10 • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Gluconolactone • Menthol • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum

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

Shea Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.

Shea Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.

Polyquaternium-10

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.

Shea Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.

Glycerin

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.

Shea Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 63 ingredients

Shea Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 18 ingredients

25% are loved or liked

17% have mixed ratings

29% are disliked or very disliked

29% have no rating yet

28% are loved or liked

6% have mixed ratings

61% are disliked or very disliked

6% have no rating yet

Usage

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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 63 ingredients

Shea Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 18 ingredients

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Reviews

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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 63 ingredients

2.6 /5

from 5 ratings

Color Care (1)

BubbIes

2 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

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.