Elizavecca Cer-100 Collagen Hair A+ Muscle Tornado Shampoo Versus Monday Haircare Smooth Shampoo

Elizavecca Cer-100 Collagen Hair A+ Muscle Tornado Shampoo Versus Monday Haircare Smooth Shampoo

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Cocamide DEA

Zinc Pyrithione

Sodium Chloride

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Sodium Benzoate

Parfum

Polyquaternium-10

Menthol

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Polyquaternium-7

Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate

Butylene Glycol

Niacinamide

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Panthenol

Biotin

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Gelatin

1,2-Hexanediol

Avena Sativa Protein Extract

Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract

Morus Alba Fruit Extract

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Origanum Vulgare Extract

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Cynanchum Atratum Extract

Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract

Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract

Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract

Caprylyl Glycol

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Ethylhexylglycerin

Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamide DEA, Zinc Pyrithione, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Polyquaternium-10, Menthol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Biotin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Gelatin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Avena Sativa Protein Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Origanum Vulgare Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cocamide Mea

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Glycerin

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Tocopheryl Acetate

Citric Acid

Decyl Glucoside

Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Dimethicone

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone

Glycol Distearate

Triisostearin

Sodium PCA

Propylene Glycol

Benzyl Alcohol

Phenoxyethanol

Tetradecene

Sodium Laurate

Sodium Sulfate

BHT

Sodium Methyltaurate

Disodium EDTA

Hexyl Cinnamal

Isolaureth-6

Hexadecene

Sodium Sulfite

Sodium Citrate

Glycol Stearate

Linalool

Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamide Mea, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Polyquaternium-7, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Glycol Distearate, Triisostearin, Sodium PCA, Propylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tetradecene, Sodium Laurate, Sodium Sulfate, BHT, Sodium Methyltaurate, Disodium EDTA, Hexyl Cinnamal, Isolaureth-6, Hexadecene, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Citrate, Glycol Stearate, Linalool, Parfum

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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.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.

This ingredient 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.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.

You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.

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!

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