Virtue Flourish Shampoo For Thinning Hair Versus MONAT IR Clinical Thickening Shampoo
Updated on March 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free shampoos. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Virtue Flourish Shampoo For Thinning Hair 47 ingredients
MONAT IR Clinical Thickening Shampoo 45 ingredients
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Virtue Flourish Shampoo For Thinning Hair 47 ingredients
MONAT IR Clinical Thickening Shampoo 45 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Keratin
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Rice Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Cleansing
Sodium Phytate
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
Emollient
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantIsopropanolamine
BufferingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Dextran
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Chloride
SoothingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauryl Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Keratin, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Rice Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Sodium Phytate, Cocamide Mipa, Polysorbate 20, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Isopropanolamine, Coconut Acid, Dextran, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Glycine, Gluconolactone, Zinc Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Glycereth-26
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Adansonia Digitata Oil
Emollient
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Dextran
Polyquaternium-7
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingPolyquaternium-10
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientBenzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Acrylates Copolymer, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Glycereth-26, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pisum Sativum Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Adansonia Digitata Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Glycerin, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Dextran, Polyquaternium-7, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Polyquaternium-10, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Coconut Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate
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 WaterSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateAcrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerThis extract comes from the flower more commonly known as red clover.
This biometic peptide is designed to support hair growth.
According to a manufacturer, it stimulates hair growth by:
The manufacturer has found combining this ingredient with red clover extract (Capixyl) boosted benefits. Not only does it enforce the scalp's extracellular matrix, it also inhibits the enzyme that creates DHT, a hormone that leads to hair loss.
While this ingredient is promising, more research is still needed to confirm its full effectiveness.
Learn more about Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3We don't have a description for Sodium Isethionate yet.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
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 GlycerinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Coconut Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Dextran is a sugar (polysaccharide) with skin hydrating properties.
Fun fact: Louis Pasteur first discovered this ingredient as a microbial product in wine.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium 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.
It 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.
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