Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo Versus BioSilk Color Therapy Cool Blonde Shampoo
Updated on February 22, 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 sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
BioSilk Color Therapy Cool Blonde Shampoo 34 ingredients
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Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
BioSilk Color Therapy Cool Blonde Shampoo 34 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Pyrithione 2%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Zinc Pyrithione 2%, Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sucrose Cocoate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sucrose Stearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantRibes Grossularia Fruit Extract
MoisturisingPhyllostachys Bambusoides Extract
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Tetrasodium EDTA
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentRapeseedamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Steareth-4
EmulsifyingPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantQuaternium-96
CleansingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Silk, Ribes Grossularia Fruit Extract, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Hexylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Tetrasodium EDTA, Glycol Distearate, Propanediol, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Maltodextrin, Rapeseedamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Steareth-4, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, CI 60730, Quaternium-96, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAcrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolIngredient Ratings
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