Shiseido Ma Cherie Shampoo Ex - Air Feel Versus Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Shampoo
Updated on July 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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 scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido Ma Cherie Shampoo Ex 23 ingredients
Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Shampoo 44 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Shiseido Ma Cherie Shampoo Ex 23 ingredients
Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Shampoo 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSodium Glycolate
BufferingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Polyquaternium-7
Propyltrimoniumchloride Acrylamide/Dimethylacrylamide Copolymer
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Honey
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningTea-Sulfate
Buffering
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
EDTA
Ammonium Lactate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Glycolate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyquaternium-7, Propyltrimoniumchloride Acrylamide/Dimethylacrylamide Copolymer, Lactic Acid, Honey, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Tea-Sulfate, Lauric Acid, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, EDTA, Ammonium Lactate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingGlyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Amodimethicone
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingGlycereth-26
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Chloride
Masking
C12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Laureth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Glyceryl Distearate, Parfum, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Carbomer, Decyl Glucoside, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyquaternium-10, Amodimethicone, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, Ozokerite, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Chloride, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, C11-15 Pareth-7, Glycerin, Laureth-9, Trideceth-12, Citric Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzophenone-4, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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