Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo versus Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash .
Last updated on August 09, 2023. Published on December 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo 42 ingredients
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash 27 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Glycol Distearate
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Honey
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Glycine Soja Sterols
- Peg-150 Distearate
- Peg-150 Stearate
- Stearic Acid
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not 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
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo 42 ingredients
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash 27 ingredients
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Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo 42 ingredients
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash 27 ingredients
Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Propanediol • Glycol Distearate • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Honey • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Biotin • Persea Gratissima Oil • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Glycine Soja Sterols • Glycolipids • Glycerin • Phospholipids • Amodimethicone • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Lauryl Lactyl Lactate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Peg-150 Distearate • Parfum • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Cellulose • Phenoxyethanol • Citric Acid • Peg-150 Stearate • Disodium EDTA • Peg-1m • Stearic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Acetate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Linalool
Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Propanediol • Acrylates Copolymer • Glycol Distearate • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Xanthan Gum • Glycine Soja Oil • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Phospholipids • Glycine Soja Sterols • Hydroxyacetophenone • Lauryl Lactyl Lactate • Glycolipids • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Peg-150 Distearate • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chlorphenesin • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • 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 WaterPattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash 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.
Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolPattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 DistearatePattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
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 Ricinus Communis Seed OilPattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 10.
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilPattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 9.
Glycine Soja Sterols is derived from the soybean plant. Sterols are an organic compound and technically an alcohol.
Unlike solvent alcohols, glycine soja sterols have emollient properties and help hydrate the skin.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Sterols can be found in plants, animals, and fungi.
Learn more about Glycine Soja SterolsPattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Glycolipids.
Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 15.
Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin. Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in. This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsPattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 24.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 16.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcellulosePattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 25.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 18.
We don't have a description for Lauryl Lactyl Lactate.
Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 26.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 14.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenonePattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 27.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 DistearatePattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 28.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 ParfumPattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 32.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 AcidPattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 33.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sodium 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 HydroxidePattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 38.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 SorbatePattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 40.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 BenzoatePattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 41.
Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Wash contains this as ingredient number 24.
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