Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo versus Maui Moisture Clarify & Soothe + Black Soap Shampoo .
Published on December 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 8 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo 25 ingredients
Maui Moisture Clarify & Soothe + Black Soap Shampoo 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not 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 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 🎉
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo 25 ingredients
Maui Moisture Clarify & Soothe + Black Soap Shampoo 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo 25 ingredients
Maui Moisture Clarify & Soothe + Black Soap Shampoo 26 ingredients
Water • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycol Distearate • Parfum • Panthenol • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Salix Nigra Bark Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Charcoal Powder • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil • Theobroma Cacao Husk • Glycerin • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Triethyl Citrate • Caprylyl Glycol • Benzoic Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycol Distearate • Coco-Glucoside • Cocos Nucifera Water • Sodium Shea Butterate • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Potassium Cocoate • Laureth-4 • Glycerin • Polyquaternium-10 • Polyquaternium-6 • Hexylene Glycol • Acrylates Crosspolymer-4 • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Ppg-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide • Potassium Palm Kernelate • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Maui Moisture Clarify & Soothe + Black Soap Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 BetaineShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Maui Moisture Clarify & Soothe + Black Soap Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 DistearateShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
Maui Moisture Clarify & Soothe + Black Soap Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 ParfumShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Maui Moisture Clarify & Soothe + Black Soap Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 26.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Maui Moisture Clarify & Soothe + Black Soap Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
Maui Moisture Clarify & Soothe + Black Soap Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 BenzoateShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
Maui Moisture Clarify & Soothe + Black Soap Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 GlycerinShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
Maui Moisture Clarify & Soothe + Black Soap Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo 25 ingredients
Maui Moisture Clarify & Soothe + Black Soap Shampoo 26 ingredients
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleansing Shampoo 25 ingredients
Maui Moisture Clarify & Soothe + Black Soap Shampoo 26 ingredients
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