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BrioGeo Destined For Density Peptide Shampoo for Thicker, Fuller Hair Versus REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo
BrioGeo Destined For Density Peptide Shampoo for Thicker, Fuller Hair Versus REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo What's inside Key Ingredients Benefits Concerns Ingredients Side-by-side Water Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Lauramidopropyl Betaine Glycerin Sodium C1
BrioGeo Destined For Density Peptide Shampoo for Thicker, Fuller Hair Versus REDKEN Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
Glycerin
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
Copper Tripeptide-34
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Biotin
Coconut Acid
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Sodium Isethionate
Citric Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Caffeine
Propanediol
Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract
Tocopheryl Acetate
Ubiquinone
Glycine
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
Sodium Metabisulfite
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Zinc Chloride
Sodium Hydroxide
Parfum
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Benzyl Alcohol
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Copper Tripeptide-34, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Biotin, Coconut Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Isethionate, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caffeine, Propanediol, Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Glycine, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zinc Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Lauryl Glucoside
Cetyl Alcohol
Sodium Chloride
Glycol Distearate
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
Sodium Benzoate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Limonene
Disodium EDTA
Salicylic Acid
Coco-Betaine
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Hexyl Cinnamal
Linalool
Phenoxyethanol
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Citric Acid, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Coco-Betaine, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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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.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.
However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!