Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ouai Thick Hair Shampoo versus Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair .
Published on July 31, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Ouai Thick Hair Shampoo 43 ingredients
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair 39 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 🎉
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Ouai Thick Hair Shampoo 43 ingredients
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair 39 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Ouai Thick Hair Shampoo 43 ingredients
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair 39 ingredients
Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Cocamide Mipa • Glycol Distearate • Parfum • Cetrimonium Chloride • Panthenol • Hydrolyzed Keratin • Avena Sativa Peptide • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Althaea Officinalis Root Extract • Persea Gratissima Oil • Glycerin • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Peg-150 Distearate • Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate • Amodimethicone • C11-15 Pareth-7 • Laureth-9 • Trideceth-12 • Polyquaternium-7 • Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Tetrasodium EDTA • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Benzoic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Salicylate • Limonene • Hexyl Cinnamal • CI 14700 • CI 15985
Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Hydrolyzed Quinoa • Aminomethyl Propanol • Bis-PCA Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Gluconate • Disodium Peg-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Peg-150 Distearate • Polyquaternium-10 • Polyquaternium-7 • Polysorbate 20 • Propylene Glycol • Glycol • Glycol Stearate • Glycol Distearate • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Citric Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Benzoic Acid • Parfum
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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 WaterOuai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Ouai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 BetaineOuai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Ouai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 31.
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.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateOuai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 ParfumOuai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 39.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterOuai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 11.
Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.
Avocado Oil has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Avocado Oil is mostly made up of the glycerides of fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.
These fatty acids help hydrate and soften the skin. It may increase collagen content in the skin. Collagen helps keep your skin plump and firm.
Avocado Oil reduces inflammation and has not shown to clog glands.
Avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.
Learn more about Persea Gratissima OilOuai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinOuai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.
Ouai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 12.
Peg-150 Distearate is an emulsifier and thickening agent. It is created from stearic acid.
As an emulsifier, peg-150 distearate helps other ingredients dissolve. This helps prevent ingredient separation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Peg-150 DistearateOuai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 23.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Ouai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 AcidOuai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 30.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 32.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is created from polyethylene glycol and fatty acids from coconut oil.
It is a synthetic polymer with emulsifying and cleansing properties.
As an emulsifier, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate prevents ingredients such as oils and water from separating. It also helps rinse away oils, dirt, and pollutants from skin.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also dry out skin.
Learn more about Peg-7 Glyceryl CocoateOuai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 32.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 6.
Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidOuai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 34.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 38.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateOuai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 35.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 36.
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.
Ouai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 36.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 35.
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 BenzoateOuai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 37.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 37.
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.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholOuai Thick Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 38.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair contains this as ingredient number 34.
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