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Our Roundup
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Garnier's Curl nourish is the dupe with the most similar ingredients. Our matching methodology puts it at an 50% ingredient match!
Of all of the dupes for this product, L'Oreal's Elvive Hyaluron Plump Shampoo is the most liked by our community. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 54% overall match!
- Garnier Curl nourish 1
- Kérastase Bain Chroma Respect Shampoo 2
- REDKEN Color Extend Shampoo 3
- Garnier Grow Strong Fortifying Shampoo 4
- Growus Damage Therapy Shampoo 5
- Dr.G Doopi Lab Core Peptide Volume Shampoo 6
- Healing Bird Revive Protein Shampoo 7
- REDKEN Blondage Color Depositing Purple Shampoo 8
- Revolution Beauty 5 Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Lock Shampoo 9
- Grafen Damask Rose Perfume Shampoo 10
- L'Oreal Serie Expert Vitamino Color Shampoo 11
- Vichy Dercos Energising Shampoo 12
- Kérastase Bain Régénérant Shampoo - Chronologiste 13
- L'Oreal Elvive Hyaluron Plump Shampoo 14
- Garnier Fructis Cucumber Freshness Shampoo 15
- Garnier Fructis Coconut Water Shampoo 16
- Garnier Fructis Color Shield Shampoo 17
- L'Oreal Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo 18
- L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Shampoo 19
- Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo 20
- L'Oreal Total Repair 5 Shampoo 21
- Garnier Fructis Hair Filler + Hyaluronic Moisture Repair Shampoo 22
- Garnier Sleek & Shine Smoothing Shampoo 23
- L'Oreal Elvive Dream Lengths Restoring Shampoo for Long, Damaged Hair 24
- Kérastase Resistance Bain Extentioniste Shampoo 25
- Biolage Color Last Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair 26
- L'Oreal Elvive Color Vive shampoo 27
- Kérastase Bain Riche Dermo-Calm 28
- L'Oreal Arcilla Extraordinary Rebalancing Shampoo 29
- REDKEN Extreme Shampoo 30
- L'Oreal Elseve Magiczna Moc Olejków Lekki Szampon Odżywczy 31
Overview
What it is
Shampoo with 33 ingredients that contains BHA, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Cool Features
It is reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
64% match
with the ingredients and function of Garnier Curl nourish
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA, ceramides and niacinamide. They've got a total of 16 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Kérastase Bain Chroma Respect Shampoo
60% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA, ceramides and hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 13 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also reef safe.
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REDKEN Color Extend Shampoo
59% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA. They've got a total of 13 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Garnier Grow Strong Fortifying Shampoo
59% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA and niacinamide. They've got a total of 14 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Growus Damage Therapy Shampoo
58% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA, ceramides and niacinamide. They've got a total of 13 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Dr.G Doopi Lab Core Peptide Volume Shampoo
58% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. They've got a total of 12 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Healing Bird Revive Protein Shampoo
56% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. They've got a total of 14 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also reef safe.
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REDKEN Blondage Color Depositing Purple Shampoo
56% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA. They've got a total of 14 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Revolution Beauty 5 Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Lock Shampoo
56% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Grafen Damask Rose Perfume Shampoo
55% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA and niacinamide. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also reef safe.
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L'Oreal Serie Expert Vitamino Color Shampoo
54% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA and niacinamide. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils or parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Vichy Dercos Energising Shampoo
54% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA and niacinamide. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or parabens. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also reef safe.
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CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
54% match
with the ingredients and function of Kérastase Bain Régénérant Shampoo - Chronologiste
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA, ceramides and hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 13 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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L'Oreal Elvive Hyaluron Plump Shampoo
54% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA and hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Garnier Fructis Cucumber Freshness Shampoo
54% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA and niacinamide. They've got a total of 14 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils or parabens. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Garnier Fructis Coconut Water Shampoo
54% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA and niacinamide. They've got a total of 12 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils or parabens. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Garnier Fructis Color Shield Shampoo
54% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA, ceramides and niacinamide. They've got a total of 12 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
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L'Oreal Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo
53% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA and niacinamide. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils or parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
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L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Shampoo
53% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo
53% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA and ceramides. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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L'Oreal Total Repair 5 Shampoo
53% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils or parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Garnier Fructis Hair Filler + Hyaluronic Moisture Repair Shampoo
53% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA and hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 12 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Garnier Sleek & Shine Smoothing Shampoo
52% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA and niacinamide. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also reef safe.
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L'Oreal Elvive Dream Lengths Restoring Shampoo for Long, Damaged Hair
52% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA and niacinamide. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Kérastase Resistance Bain Extentioniste Shampoo
51% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Biolage Color Last Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair
51% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils or parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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L'Oreal Elvive Color Vive shampoo
50% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
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Kérastase Bain Riche Dermo-Calm
50% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or common allergens. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
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CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
50% match
with the ingredients and function of L'Oreal Arcilla Extraordinary Rebalancing Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA and hyaluronic acid. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils or parabens. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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REDKEN Extreme Shampoo
50% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils or parabens. They both contain fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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L'Oreal Elseve Magiczna Moc Olejków Lekki Szampon Odżywczy
48% match
with the ingredients and function of CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Dupe Explained
These products are both shampoos that contain BHA. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Learn more about this dupe
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