Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo Versus Lador Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Updated on August 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
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
Lador Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 42 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
Lador Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 42 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
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
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Lauramide DEA
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether
SolventTetradecene
EmollientHexadecene
SolventSodium Sulfate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rheum Palmatum Root Extract
AstringentBletilla Striata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSilkworm Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Climbazole
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Betaine
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Lauramide DEA, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Tetradecene, Hexadecene, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Bletilla Striata Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Silkworm Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Climbazole, Salicylic Acid, Menthol, Citric Acid, Dimethyl Sulfone, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-10, Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal
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 WaterLauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
Lauryl Glucoside makes it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other polluants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosidePanthenol 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 ChlorideIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
Lador Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 42 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo 19 ingredients
Lador Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 42 ingredients
Unfortunately, this didn’t do anything for me. Made my dandruff worse.
