Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair versus MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones .

Published on December 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe dry shampoos. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Dry Shampoo American Brand United States
Dry Shampoo Brand

Dry Shampoo

Shampoo that helps reduce oil and grease without needing to be rinsed out.

Dry Shampoo

Shampoo that helps reduce oil and grease without needing to be rinsed out.

Price

Shop

Buy Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair

Starts at $18.69
Shop

Buy Dry Shampoo Dark Tones

Starts at $26.00

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant 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

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1

We don't have a description for Hydrofluorocarbon 152a.

Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair contains this as ingredient number 1.

MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Butane.

Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair contains this as ingredient number 2.

MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Astringent, Solvent

SD Alcohol 40-B is created by denaturing ethanol with tert-Butyl alcohol and denatonium benzoate. It is a solvent and astringent.

The 'SD' stands for 'specially denatured'. Denatured alcohol means the structure has been altered.

The 40-B is given by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. This is in accordance to the method of how the alcohol was denatured.

This ingredient is a solvent alcohol.

Learn more about Sd Alcohol 40-B

Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair contains this as ingredient number 3.

MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Liked

Oryza Sativa Starch is an absorbent and used to mattify the skin. It is a natural carbohydrate and the main component of rice. A more common name for this ingredient is 'rice starch'.

Rice starch is created by steeping broken grains in a caustic soda.

Rice extract has many skin benefits. Read more about rice extract here.

Learn more about Oryza Sativa Starch

Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair contains this as ingredient number 4.

MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Disiloxane is a type of silicone.

Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair contains this as ingredient number 5.

MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Diisopropyl Adipate comes from isopropyl alcohol and Adipic Acid.

It is a solvent and emollient. As a solvent, it is used to help other ingredients dissolve into the solution. It is also often used to soften hard ingredients.

Emollients help hydrate the skin by creating a thin barrier. This thin barrier prevents moisture from escaping.

Learn more about Diisopropyl Adipate

Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair contains this as ingredient number 10.

MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.

Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".

Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair contains this as ingredient number 11.

MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones contains this as ingredient number 7.

8
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!

Learn more about Water

Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair contains this as ingredient number 13.

MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones contains this as ingredient number 8.

9

We don't have a description for Methoxycinnamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine.

Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair contains this as ingredient number 15.

MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones contains this as ingredient number 13.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Disliked

Magnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.

It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.

Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair contains this as ingredient number 16.

MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones contains this as ingredient number 10.

11
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Parfum

Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair contains this as ingredient number 19.

MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones contains this as ingredient number 9.

12
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Preservative
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.

Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.

Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair contains this as ingredient number 22.

MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones contains this as ingredient number 12.

13
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 60725.

Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair contains this as ingredient number 24.

MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones contains this as ingredient number 14.

14
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.

Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair contains this as ingredient number 25.

MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

19% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
40% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 9 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Verb Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair.

See 9 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 19 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to MoroccanOil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones.

See 19 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...