Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo versus KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo .
Last updated on January 23, 2024. Published on January 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 22 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo 22 ingredients
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo 22 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Contains Sulfate
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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 🎉
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Vegan
This product is 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
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Contains Sulfate
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo 22 ingredients
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo 22 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo 22 ingredients
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo 22 ingredients
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Benzoate • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Sodium Gluconate • Coco-Glucoside • Glyceryl Oleate • Citric Acid • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Menthol • Salicylic Acid • Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1 • Tocopherol • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Benzoate • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Sodium Gluconate • Coco-Glucoside • Glyceryl Oleate • Citric Acid • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Menthol • Salicylic Acid • Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1 • Tocopherol • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol
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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 WaterThe Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateThe Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinThe Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 BetaineThe Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate.
The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 ChlorideThe Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 BenzoateThe Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
This ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose has many uses:
- emulsifier
- create a gel-like texture
- boost foam
The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate.
The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilThe Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
This is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateThe Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.
This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideThe Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
Glyceryl Oleate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.
The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 AcidThe Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.
Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholThe Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidThe Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1 is a peptide.
The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolThe Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate isn't fungal acne safe.
The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolThe Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
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The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo 22 ingredients
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo 22 ingredients
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The Body Shop Tea Tree Purifying & Balancing Shampoo 22 ingredients
KIOSKMETIC Tea Tree Oil Salicylic Acid & Vitamin E - Oily Hair Shampoo 22 ingredients
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