REDKEN Blondage Color Depositing Purple Shampoo Versus Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Glow Primer
Updated on February 19, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
REDKEN Blondage Color Depositing Purple Shampoo 30 ingredients
Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Glow Primer 56 ingredients
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REDKEN Blondage Color Depositing Purple Shampoo 30 ingredients
Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Glow Primer 56 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Amodimethicone
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-10
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBHT
Antioxidant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingLinalool
Perfuming
Arginine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
HumectantSerine
MaskingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Coumarin
Perfuming
Sodium Acetate
BufferingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Parfum, Amodimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, CI 60730, Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, BHT, Trideceth-6, Linalool, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Cetrimonium Chloride, Coumarin, Sodium Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAlgae Extract
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyaspartate
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantSorbitol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientLaureth-8
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Algae Extract, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Caffeine, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Polyaspartate, Trehalose, Sorbitol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Yeast Extract, Isopropyl Isostearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Laureth-8, Carbomer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium 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.
It 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 BenzoateCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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 HydroxideCitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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