Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar versus Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash .
Published on October 21, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash 24 ingredients
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 🎉
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 🎉
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
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash 24 ingredients
Sodium Palmate • Sodium Palm Kernelate • Glycerin • Parfum • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sodium Chloride • Avena Sativa Kernel Meal • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Plantago Major Leaf Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tetrasodium Etidronate • Charcoal Powder • Pentasodium Pentetate • CI 77492
Water • Decyl Glucoside • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Ether • Sodium PCA • Glyceryl Oleate • Panthenol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract • Charcoal Powder • Allantoin • Menthol • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Tocopherol • Parfum • Sodium Palm Kernelate • Sodium Shea Butterate • Sodium Cocoate • Theobroma Cacao Husk • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Triethyl Citrate • Benzoic Acid
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.
We don't have a description for Sodium Palm Kernelate.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar contains this as ingredient number 2.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 Bar contains this as ingredient number 3.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Bar contains this as ingredient number 4.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 17.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterShea Moisture African Black Soap Bar contains this as ingredient number 5.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 9.
Charcoal Powder is an exfoliant.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar contains this as ingredient number 13.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash 24 ingredients
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash 24 ingredients
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash 24 ingredients
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