Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Verb Ghost Shampoo versus MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo .
Published on October 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Verb Ghost Shampoo 67 ingredients
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo 44 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Verb Ghost Shampoo 67 ingredients
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo 44 ingredients
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Verb Ghost Shampoo 67 ingredients
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo 44 ingredients
Water • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract • Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Hydrolyzed Quinoa • Glycol Distearate • Panthenol • Parfum • Citric Acid • Ppg-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide • Coconut Acid • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Glycerin • Cocamidopropylamine Oxide • Coco-Glucoside • Glyceryl Oleate • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Silicone Quaternium-8 • Sodium Isethionate • Polyquaternium-7 • Sodium Laurate • Polyquaternium-44 • Tetrasodium EDTA • Magnesium Nitrate • Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Lactic Acid • Sodium Sarcosinate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Glycolate • Magnesium Chloride • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydrogen Peroxide • Sodium Formate • Tocopherol • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Disodium EDTA • Lecithin • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • Potassium Sorbate • Benzyl Alcohol • Chlorphenesin • Sorbic Acid • Hydroxycitronellal • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Limonene
Water • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Parfum • Lactamide Mea • Glycerin • Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Palmaria Palmata Extract • Undaria Pinnatifida Extract • Xylitylglucoside • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Anhydroxylitol • Sodium PCA • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Citric Acid • Lauric Acid • Polyquaternium-7 • Propylene Glycol • Xylitol • Sodium Sarcosinate • Tetrasodium EDTA • Polysorbate 20 • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Peg-20 Glyceryl Laurate • Glucose • Tocopherol • Linoleic Acid • Retinyl Palmitate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Chlorphenesin • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Linalool • Hydroxycitronellal
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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.
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 WaterVerb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineVerb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil. As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is also commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and shaving foam. It is amphiphilic, meaning it loves both water and fats.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.
It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 ParfumVerb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 25.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidVerb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 26.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 GlycerinVerb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 30.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 38.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 41.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 27.
We don't have a description for Sodium Sarcosinate.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 45.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 26.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 49.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 30.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolVerb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 52.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 33.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAVerb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 54.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 57.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 38.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateVerb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 58.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 39.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateVerb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 61.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 40.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinVerb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 63.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 41.
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Verb Ghost Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 65.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 44.
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Verb Ghost Shampoo 67 ingredients
awhite998
Not too much of a scent, but worth the price and always left my hair feeling clean. It lathers pretty well and I will definitely purchase another...
Not too much of a scent, but worth the price and always left my hair feeling clean. It lathers pretty well and I will definitely purchase another bottle.
MoroccanOil Hydrating Shampoo 44 ingredients
Lyd__4361
This is a good shampoo as it does leave my hair feeling healthy and never stripped. I have had compliments saying my hair feels smoother after...
This is a good shampoo as it does leave my hair feeling healthy and never stripped. I have had compliments saying my hair feels smoother after using this however I sometimes feel like it doesn’t clean my scalp enough and I need to use more than recommend.
Also as I’m acne-prone so around my hairline and forehead I breakout from this shampoo and it leaves spots that stay under the skin for 1/2 days before coming to a head. So if you’re also acne/fungal-acne prone keep that in mind. Overall a good shampoo but will have to switch due to these small breakouts which is a shame because it’s not harsh at all.
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