Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two versus Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo .
Published on September 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two 29 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two 29 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two 29 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo 25 ingredients
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Cocamide Mipa • Sodium Chloride • Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Panthenol • Bisamino Peg/Ppg-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Polyquaternium-44 • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Magnesium Chloride • Magnesium Nitrate • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Citral • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Cocamide Mipa • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Hedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Algae Extract • Bisamino Peg/Ppg-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Glycol Stearate • Peg-14m • Tetrasodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Sodium Chloride • Glycerin • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • Magnesium Chloride • Magnesium Nitrate • Parfum • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Benzoate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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 WaterPaul Mitchell Shampoo Two contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfatePaul Mitchell Shampoo Two contains this as ingredient number 2.
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Cocamide Mipa.
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two contains this as ingredient number 3.
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Learn more about Sodium ChloridePaul Mitchell Shampoo Two contains this as ingredient number 4.
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is from the Roman Chamomile flower.
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract helps soothe the skin and contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two contains this as ingredient number 7.
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
Bisamino Peg/Ppg-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two contains this as ingredient number 13.
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 AcidPaul Mitchell Shampoo Two contains this as ingredient number 14.
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
Peg-12 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two contains this as ingredient number 17.
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two contains this as ingredient number 19.
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Chloride.
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two contains this as ingredient number 21.
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Nitrate.
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two contains this as ingredient number 22.
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
MCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.
Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient to cause skin irritation and allergies.
MCI is commonly combined with methylisothiazolinone (MI). Other names for this mixture include Kathon CG and Euxyl K 100.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylchloroisothiazolinonePaul Mitchell Shampoo Two contains this as ingredient number 23.
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
MI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.
Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Trade names for this combination include Kathon CG or Euxyl K 100.
Since then, numerous studies have shown this ingredient to cause contact dermatitis, or skin irritation.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylisothiazolinonePaul Mitchell Shampoo Two contains this as ingredient number 24.
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 ParfumPaul Mitchell Shampoo Two contains this as ingredient number 25.
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoatePaul Mitchell Shampoo Two contains this as ingredient number 26.
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Paul Mitchell Shampoo Two 29 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Original Awapuhi Shampoo 25 ingredients
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