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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo versus BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Buildup Detox Spray .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on September 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Shampoo American Brand United States
Other Hair Cleanser American Brand United States

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Other Hair Cleanser

Other types of hair cleansers, such as cowash, prewash, and more.

Price

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Buy Medium Hair Shampoo

Starts at $32.00
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Buy Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Buildup Detox Spray

Starts at $26.00

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

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
PHA
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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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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Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Buildup Detox Spray contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

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Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.

BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Buildup Detox Spray contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.

Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

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Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 36.

BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Buildup Detox Spray contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

15% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo 40 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

BrioGeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Buildup Detox Spray 17 ingredients

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