Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair versus Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo .
Published on July 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both shampoos. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Sebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair 29 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo 27 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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Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Sebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair 29 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo 27 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair 29 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo 27 ingredients
Water • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycol Distearate • Dimethicone • Sodium Citrate • Cocamide Mea • Sodium Xylenesulfonate • Parfum • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Panthenol • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Sodium Chloride • Salicylic Acid • Glycerin • Tetrasodium EDTA • Linalool • Methylparaben • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • Limonene • Hydrochloric Acid • Citronellol • Magnesium Nitrate • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Magnesium Chloride • Methylisothiazolinone
Water • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Cocamide Mipa • Parfum • Maltodextrin • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract • Panthenol • Citric Acid • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Glycol Stearate • Isopropanolamine • Menthyl Lactate • Oleamidopropyl Betaine • Peg-150 Distearate • Polyquaternium-7 • Propylene Glycol • Tetrasodium EDTA • Sodium Benzoate • Magnesium Chloride • Magnesium Nitrate • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • Limonene • Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterSebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a sulfate with surfactant properties.
The surfactant property make it a great foam creator and cleansing agent. Surfactants help bind ingredients that normally do not mix.
Some studies have shown skin irritation due to prolonged SLS use.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a milder version of SLS.
Learn more about Sodium Lauryl SulfateSebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 2.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 SulfateSebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 3.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineSebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 4.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 ParfumSebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 10.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sodium 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.
Sodium Benzoate 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 BenzoateSebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 11.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 AcidSebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 12.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolSebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 13.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinSebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 17.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color 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.
Sebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 18.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Learn more about LinaloolSebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 19.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 LimoneneSebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 23.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 26.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Nitrate.
Sebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 26.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 MethylchloroisothiazolinoneSebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 27.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Chloride.
Sebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 28.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 MethylisothiazolinoneSebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair contains this as ingredient number 29.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Color Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Sebastian Professional Drench Shampoo for Dry Hair 29 ingredients
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