Shiseido Ma Cherie Shampoo Ex - Air Feel Versus Off & Relax Spa Shampoo Moisture
Updated on July 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido Ma Cherie Shampoo Ex 23 ingredients
Off & Relax Spa Shampoo Moisture 27 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
Off & Relax Spa Shampoo Moisture 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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 Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCocamide Methyl Mea
Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Lipids
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantDimethyl Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningHoney
Humectant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyquaternium-10
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventZinc Chloride
SoothingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
EDTA
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycyrrhizic Acid
HumectantLarix Kaempferi Root Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCorydalis Ambigua Bark/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Lipids, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Dimethyl Lauroyl Lysine, Honey, Coconut Acid, Propanediol, Polyquaternium-10, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Zinc Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Citric Acid, EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Larix Kaempferi Root Bark Extract, Corydalis Ambigua Bark/Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric 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 AcidEDTA is the shortened name for ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid. It is a chelating agent and used to stabilize products.
Chelating Agents are used to prevent trace metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This can prevent unwanted reactions or changed efficacy of products.
Honey comes from bees. It is mainly made up of the sugars fructose and glucose.
Besides sugar, honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamins A, C, and E.
As a humectant, honey is great at hydrating the skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air and hold it to your skin.
Honey also has antioxidant and antioxidant properties. Fun fact: darker honey has more antioxidants than light honey.
The antibacterial property of honey may make it effective at helping to treat acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Many people wonder if honey is vegan. It is technically a byproduct from bees. This is because honey is created from the digestive enzymes in a bee's stomach.
Remember to be kind to bees :) They are important for many ecosystems and are endangered.
Learn more about HoneyParfum 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.
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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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