Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Seen Shampoo Fragrance Free versus Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Shampoo .
Last updated on April 07, 2024. Published on October 26, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Seen Shampoo 19 ingredients
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Shampoo 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Seen Shampoo 19 ingredients
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Shampoo 26 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Seen Shampoo 19 ingredients
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Shampoo 26 ingredients
Water • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Cocamidopropylamine Oxide • Glycerin • Acrylates Copolymer • Glycol Distearate • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • C13-15 Alkane • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Polyquaternium-7 • Bisabolol • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Aminomethyl Propanol • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopherol • Sodium Benzoate
Water • Lauryl Glucoside • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Sodium Chloride • Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides • Citric Acid • Maltodextrin • Panthenol • Sodium Benzoate • Coco-Glucoside • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Glycol Distearate • Potassium Sorbate • Maris Aqua • 1,2-Hexanediol • Camellia Japonica Phytoplacenta Extract • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Saccharide Isomerate • Lavandula Stoechas Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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 WaterSeen Shampoo Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinSeen Shampoo Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateSeen Shampoo Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 AcidSeen Shampoo Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 BenzoateSeen Shampoo Fragrance Free contains this as ingredient number 19.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Seen Shampoo 19 ingredients
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Shampoo 26 ingredients
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Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Shampoo 26 ingredients
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