Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo versus REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo .
Last updated on August 25, 2023. Published on August 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Olaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo 43 ingredients
REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Olaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo 43 ingredients
REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo 24 ingredients
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Olaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo 43 ingredients
REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo 24 ingredients
Water • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Coco-Betaine • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate • Acrylates Copolymer • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Cocamidopropylamine Oxide • Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate • Decyl Glucoside • Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate • Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate • Phenoxyethanol • Coco-Glucoside • Lauryl Glucoside • Chlorphenesin • Panthenol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Polyquaternium-11 • Benzoic Acid • Sodium PCA • Pentasodium Triphosphate • Sodium Lactate • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • PCA • Citric Acid • Glycine • Alanine • Serine • Valine • Isoleucine • Proline • Threonine • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Parfum • Citral • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Lauryl Glucoside • Cetyl Alcohol • Sodium Chloride • Glycol Distearate • Citric Acid • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Parfum • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Limonene • Disodium EDTA • Salicylic Acid • Coco-Betaine • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool • Phenoxyethanol • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterOlaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Coco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
Olaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine 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 BetaineOlaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
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. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
Lauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
Lauryl Glucoside makes it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other polluants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosideOlaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateOlaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 AcidOlaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 30.
REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Learn more about ParfumOlaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 40.
REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalOlaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 42.
REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneOlaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 43.
REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
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