Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Conditioner Versus Kirkland Signature Moisture Shampoo
Updated on January 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Conditioner 27 ingredients
Kirkland Signature Moisture Shampoo 72 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Conditioner 27 ingredients
Kirkland Signature Moisture Shampoo 72 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
HumectantPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Magnesium Nitrate
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Glycolate
BufferingMethylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Magnesium Chloride
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Magnesium Nitrate, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Sodium Glycolate, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Limonene, CI 42090, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPotassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Quaternium-91
Amodimethicone
Acrylates Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-39
Laureth-9
EmulsifyingPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-55
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Acetic Acid
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Isomalt
HumectantEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-95
UV AbsorberPropanediol
Solvent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Decyl Glucoside, Potassium Cocoate, Glycereth-26, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Quaternium-91, Amodimethicone, Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polyquaternium-10, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Chlorphenesin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Glyceryl Oleate, C11-15 Pareth-7, Polyquaternium-39, Laureth-9, Phospholipids, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Polyquaternium-55, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Trideceth-12, Glycine Soja Oil, Acetic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Alcohol, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Isomalt, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Quaternium-95, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Aloe is one of the most well-known natural soothing ingredients, and for good reason. It’s full of water and has a cooling, calming effect on the skin, especially when it’s sunburned, itchy, or irritated. Aloe also helps your skin stay hydrated and smooth by mimicking what healthy skin naturally produces. On top of that, it contains vitamins and nutrients that support skin recovery.
It doesn’t protect you from the sun, but it can help your skin bounce back after too much time in it.
Let’s get into the details:
Aloe contains antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E, which help fight off free radicals (unstable molecules from things like pollution that can damage your skin).
It’s also rich in polysaccharides, which are natural sugars that help hydrate the skin by acting like the skin’s own moisturizing agents. These, along with other sugars like monosaccharides, help form a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
Aloe works as both a humectant and an emollient. That means it draws water into the skin (humectant) and helps trap it there (emollient), making it an effective natural moisturizer.
You’ll also find a mix of other skin-supporting ingredients in aloe, including folic acid, choline, calcium, amino acids, fatty acids, and even Vitamin B12.
Out of the 420+ species of aloe, Aloe barbadensis is the most widely used in skincare products thanks to its gentle yet effective properties.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumSodium 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 HydroxideTetrasodium 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.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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