REDKEN Blondage High Bright Shampoo Versus Kevin Murphy Blonde Angel Wash
Updated on February 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
REDKEN Blondage High Bright Shampoo 17 ingredients
Kevin Murphy Blonde Angel Wash 51 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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REDKEN Blondage High Bright Shampoo 17 ingredients
Kevin Murphy Blonde Angel Wash 51 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Coco-Betaine
CleansingParfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Glycine
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Ammonium Chloride
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantDimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Myristyl Serinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Silicone Quaternium-18
EmollientC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingC12-16 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Phosphoric Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ammonium Chloride, Glycerin, Parfum, Glycol Distearate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Keratin Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Butylene Glycol, PEG-8, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Silicone Quaternium-18, C11-15 Pareth-7, C12-16 Pareth-9, Trideceth-6, Trideceth-12, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer, Benzophenone-4, Phosphoric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, CI 60730
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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 AcidGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 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 BenzoateSodium 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 HydroxideWater. 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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