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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pantene Shampoo Micellar Water versus Moist Diane Diane Extra Fresh & Hydrate Shampoo .

Last updated on February 19, 2024. Published on March 31, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and sulfates

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Shampoo Swiss Brand Switzerland
Shampoo Japanese Brand Japan

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Price

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

AHA
BHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (4)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterSodium Lauryl SulfateGlycerinButylene GlycolPrunus Domestica Seed ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractLeontopodium Alpinum ExtractSanguisorba Officinalis Root ExtractGentiana Lutea Root ExtractRosa Canina Fruit ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractSymphytum Officinale Leaf ExtractZiziphus Jujuba Seed ExtractHamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractFoeniculum Vulgare Fruit ExtractSophora Angustifolia Root ExtractCentaurea Cyanus Flower ExtractLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractCrataegus Oxyacantha Fruit Extract Arctium Lappa Root ExtractTrifolium Pratense Flower ExtractAngelica Archangelica Root ExtractEchinacea Purpurea Root ExtractInula Helenium ExtractCarbenia Benedicta ExtractSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractRosa Centifolia Flower ExtractThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf OilRosa Damascena Flower ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractArtemisia Absinthium ExtractVitis Vinifera Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower ExtractPerilla Ocymoides Leaf ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractRosa Multiflora Fruit ExtractSambucus Nigra Flower ExtractMalva Sylvestris Flower ExtractCymbopogon Schoenanthus LeafAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractZingiber Officinale Root ExtractEquisetum Arvense ExtractMelilotus Officinalis ExtractAspalathus Linearis ExtractSaponaria Officinalis Leaf ExtractCrataegus Cuneata Fruit ExtractAlpinia Speciosa Leaf ExtractLuffa Cylindrica FruitEucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractPolyquaternium-10Hydrolyzed KeratinArgania Spinosa Kernel OilLupinus Albus Seed OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilOenothera Biennis OilMangifera Indica Seed OilTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterAdansonia Digitata Seed OilSodium ChlorideMentholSalicylic AcidO-Cymen-5-OlCocamide Methyl MeaCocamidopropyl BetaineLauryl BetaineAlcoholSodium CitrateCitric AcidDisodium EDTASodium BenzoateParfumMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilCaramelGardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Ingredients Side-by-side

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

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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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Pantene Shampoo Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

Moist Diane Diane Extra Fresh & Hydrate Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Pantene Shampoo Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 3.

Moist Diane Diane Extra Fresh & Hydrate Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 61.

3
What it does: Cleansing
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Pantene Shampoo Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 4.

Moist Diane Diane Extra Fresh & Hydrate Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 66.

4
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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Pantene Shampoo Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 6.

Moist Diane Diane Extra Fresh & Hydrate Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 73.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Pantene Shampoo Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 7.

Moist Diane Diane Extra Fresh & Hydrate Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 70.

6
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Pantene Shampoo Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 8.

Moist Diane Diane Extra Fresh & Hydrate Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 72.

7
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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Pantene Shampoo Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 10.

Moist Diane Diane Extra Fresh & Hydrate Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 69.

8
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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Pantene Shampoo Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 15.

Moist Diane Diane Extra Fresh & Hydrate Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

29% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
16% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
48% have no rating yet

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