Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo Versus BioSilk Silk Therapy Shampoo
Updated on May 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
BioSilk Silk Therapy Shampoo 37 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
BioSilk Silk Therapy Shampoo 37 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
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 Conditioning
Sodium 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
Glycine
Buffering
Acrylates Copolymer
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyquaternium-74
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Steareth-4
EmulsifyingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycine, Acrylates Copolymer, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Panthenol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-74, Laureth-7, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Glycol Distearate, Steareth-4, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citric Acid
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 PanthenolIngredient Ratings
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