Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo Versus REDKEN All Soft Shampoo
Updated on September 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo 101 ingredients
REDKEN All Soft Shampoo 49 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo 101 ingredients
REDKEN All Soft Shampoo 49 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
CleansingLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingAcrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-73
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingLinoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Silicone Quaternium-22
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Methyl Isethionate
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-67
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Sulfate
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPolyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientSodium Laurate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Quaternium-95
UV AbsorberCinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Surfactin
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Lactate
BufferingLactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingArginine
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningGalactoarabinan
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetate
BufferingPCA
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialTrigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Glycine
Buffering
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingAlanine
MaskingCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethiconol Meadowfoamate
EmollientIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Parfum, Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Coconut Acid, Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-73, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Isethionate, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Silicone Quaternium-22, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycol Stearate, Polyquaternium-67, Decyl Glucoside, Lauric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Sodium Sulfate, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Sorbitan Laurate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Sodium Laurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Quaternium-95, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Surfactin, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Sodium PCA, Propanediol, Sodium Lactate, Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Galactoarabinan, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aspartic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetate, PCA, Trehalose, Xylitol, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Glycine, Sodium Phosphate, Alanine, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Dimethiconol Meadowfoamate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Potassium Sorbate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Amodimethicone
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-10
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
CleansingPEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Steareth-6
EmulsifyingTrideceth-3
EmulsifyingPotassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Sarcosinate
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
PEG-45m
HumectantBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantAcetic Acid
BufferingFumaric Acid
BufferingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dimethicone, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Amodimethicone, Carbomer, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-10, Salicylic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Glycol Distearate, Citric Acid, Mica, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-6, Trideceth-3, Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate, CI 77891, Sodium Sarcosinate, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Coumarin, Linalool, PEG-45m, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Caramel, Acetic Acid, Fumaric Acid, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Glucose, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, BHT, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterParfum 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 ParfumCitric 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 AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinGlycol 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.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineSodium 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 BenzoateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol yet.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateLimonene 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 LimoneneHexyl 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 CinnamalIngredient Ratings
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I've tried Redken extreme and acidic bonding and for some reason my scalp reacted with a pimple or two after every wash, so I switched to Redken all soft and my scalp doesn't seem to react as much. It smells good! (even better with the redken all soft argan oil)
