Skin science article
Wishcare Multi-Peptide Anti Hairfall Shampoo Versus Love Beauty and Planet Love Beauty & Planet Onion Patchouli Sulfate Free Shampoo
Wishcare Multi-Peptide Anti Hairfall Shampoo Versus Love Beauty and Planet Love Beauty & Planet Onion Patchouli Sulfate Free Shampoo What's inside Key Ingredients Benefits Concerns Ingredients Side-by-side Water Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Cocamidopropyl Betain
Wishcare Multi-Peptide Anti Hairfall Shampoo Versus Love Beauty and Planet Love Beauty & Planet Onion Patchouli Sulfate Free Shampoo
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Decyl Glucoside
Gluconamido Amodimethicone
Trideceth-8
Glycol Stearate
PEG-150 Distearate
Glycerin
Dimethiconol
Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
Sodium PCA
Polyquaternium-10
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Sodium Gluconate
Arginine
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Caffeine
Panax Ginseng Extract
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Panthenol
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Lactic Acid
PEG-8
PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer
Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate
Sodium Polyacrylate
Butylene Glycol
Carbomer
Polysorbate 20
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Oligopeptide-2
Sodium Hyaluronate
Phenoxyethanol
Sodium Benzoate
Parfum
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Decyl Glucoside, Gluconamido Amodimethicone, Trideceth-8, Glycol Stearate, PEG-150 Distearate, Glycerin, Dimethiconol, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Sodium PCA, Polyquaternium-10, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Arginine, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Caffeine, Panax Ginseng Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Panthenol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Lactic Acid, PEG-8, PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer, Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Oligopeptide-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Trideceth-10
Citric Acid
Glycol Distearate
Sodium Chloride
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Polypropylene Glycol
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Allium Sativum Bulb Oil
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Lysine Hcl
Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dimethiconol, Trideceth-10, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Citric Acid, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Carbomer, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Polyquaternium-10, Polypropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Allium Sativum Bulb Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Parfum, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Lysine Hcl
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
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.
Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
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-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
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.
We don't have a description for Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate yet.
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!