Updated on August 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and 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 scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Vanicream Shampoo 16 ingredients
Dr. Hauschka Shampoo 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Vanicream Shampoo 16 ingredients
Dr. Hauschka Shampoo 24 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Water
MaskingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingInulin
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl/Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningCicer Arietinum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Cydonia Seed Extract
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingFructosyl Cocoate/Olivate
Emollient
Fructose
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Rosmarinus Officinalis Water, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Inulin, Sodium Cocoyl/Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Cicer Arietinum Seed Extract, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Fructosyl Cocoate/Olivate, Fructose, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideWe don't have a description for Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate yet.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium 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.
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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Vanicream Shampoo 16 ingredients
Dr. Hauschka Shampoo 24 ingredients
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