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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vanicream Shampoo versus Dr. Hauschka Shampoo .

Published on August 18, 2023

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 and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Shampoo American Brand United States
Shampoo German Brand Germany

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Price

Ingredient Info

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Vanicream Shampoo 16 ingredients

Dr. Hauschka Shampoo 24 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Vanicream Shampoo 16 ingredients

Dr. Hauschka Shampoo 24 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Rosacea

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Vanicream Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dr. Hauschka Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Vanicream Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dr. Hauschka Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Cleansing
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate also has an emolliating effect and can help leave the skin feeling soft.

Vanicream Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dr. Hauschka Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.

4
What it does: Cleansing
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate.

Vanicream Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dr. Hauschka Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Vanicream Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dr. Hauschka Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Vanicream Shampoo 16 ingredients

Dr. Hauschka Shampoo 24 ingredients

25% are loved or liked
44% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Vanicream Shampoo 16 ingredients

Dr. Hauschka Shampoo 24 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Vanicream Shampoo 16 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Cleansing (1) Straight Hair (1)
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I like it. But especially well-liked by those with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities.

Dr. Hauschka Shampoo 24 ingredients

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