Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido Super Mild Shampoo versus Shea Moisture Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo .
Published on November 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido Super Mild Shampoo 19 ingredients
Shea Moisture Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not 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 🎉
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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Shiseido Super Mild Shampoo 19 ingredients
Shea Moisture Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo 28 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shiseido Super Mild Shampoo 19 ingredients
Shea Moisture Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo 28 ingredients
Water • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Peg-2 Laurate • Glycol Distearate • Sodium Chloride • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Polyquaternium-10 • Taurine • Hydrolyzed Oat Protein • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Dipropylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Tetrasodium EDTA • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate • Sodium Chloride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Panthenol • Coconut Acid • Polyquaternium-10 • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Menthol • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Citric Acid • Caprylic Acid • Capric Acid • Lauric Acid • Sodium Isethionate • Sodium Methyltaurate • Sodium Acetate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Phytate • Sodium Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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 WaterShiseido Super Mild Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Shea Moisture Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Shiseido Super Mild Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Shea Moisture Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 BetaineShiseido Super Mild Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
Shea Moisture Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideShiseido Super Mild Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Shea Moisture Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Shiseido Super Mild Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
Shea Moisture Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Shiseido Super Mild Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
Shea Moisture Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 AcidShiseido Super Mild Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
Shea Moisture Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 BenzoateShiseido Super Mild Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
Shea Moisture Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 ParfumShiseido Super Mild Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
Shea Moisture Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 28.
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Shiseido Super Mild Shampoo 19 ingredients
Shea Moisture Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo 28 ingredients
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Shiseido Super Mild Shampoo 19 ingredients
Shea Moisture Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo 28 ingredients
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