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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo versus L'Oreal EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo For Fine Hair .

Last updated on March 28, 2024. Published on April 12, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Shampoo American Brand United States
Shampoo French Brand France

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Concerns

Drying (5)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (5)

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (9)
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

L'Oreal EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo For Fine Hair contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.

L'Oreal EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo For Fine Hair contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.

L'Oreal EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo For Fine Hair contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.

L'Oreal EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo For Fine Hair contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.

L'Oreal EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo For Fine Hair contains this as ingredient number 44.

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What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.

Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

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REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.

L'Oreal EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo For Fine Hair contains this as ingredient number 33.

7
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.

L'Oreal EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo For Fine Hair contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does:

We don't have a description for Magnesium Nitrate.

REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.

L'Oreal EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo For Fine Hair contains this as ingredient number 31.

9
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

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 Limonene

REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.

L'Oreal EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo For Fine Hair contains this as ingredient number 29.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Methylchloroisothiazolinone

REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.

L'Oreal EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo For Fine Hair contains this as ingredient number 39.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Magnesium Chloride.

REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.

L'Oreal EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo For Fine Hair contains this as ingredient number 41.

12
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Methylisothiazolinone

REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.

L'Oreal EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo For Fine Hair contains this as ingredient number 43.

13
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Hydroxide

REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 24.

L'Oreal EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo For Fine Hair contains this as ingredient number 18.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

4% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
9% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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REDKEN Volume Injection Shampoo 24 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
bvechiato's avatar

bvechiato

8 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Does what it claims
Worked well for my fine, curly hair. Visibly voluminous hair

- Doesn't lather very well so you have to use a lot of it
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Does what it claims
Worked well for my fine, curly hair. Visibly voluminous hair

- Doesn't lather very well so you have to use a lot of it
- Quite expensive
- Isn't harsh, sometimes had to shampoo twice

Probably won't be buying again but had no actual issues with the product!

L'Oreal EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo For Fine Hair 44 ingredients

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