Uriage DS Hair Soft Balancing Shampoo Versus Kérastase Elixir Ultime Le Bain Shampoo
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 6 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 or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Uriage DS Hair Soft Balancing Shampoo 23 ingredients
Kérastase Elixir Ultime Le Bain Shampoo 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Uriage DS Hair Soft Balancing Shampoo 23 ingredients
Kérastase Elixir Ultime Le Bain Shampoo 26 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-22
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Decyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Polyquaternium-22, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Piroctone Olamine, Coconut Acid, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Phytosphingosine, Alcohol, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingLaureth-5 Carboxylic Acid
CleansingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-10
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Acetate
BufferingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid, Cocamide Mea, Isopropyl Myristate, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-10, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicylic Acid, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Caramel, Sodium Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, CI 19140, CI 17200, Parfum
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 ParfumSodium 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.
It 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 BenzoateChances 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 ChlorideSodium 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 SulfateWater. 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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