Comparison between L'Oreal Elseve Violet vs. Garnier Botanic Therapy Balancing Shampoo Magnetic Charcoal

L'Oreal Elseve Violet

Garnier

Botanic Therapy Balancing Shampoo Magnetic Charcoal

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32 Ingredients 21

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Water

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

Coco-Betaine

Sodium Chloride

Glycol Distearate

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamide Mipa

Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil

Ext. D&C Violet No. 2 (Ci 60730)

Triethyl Citrate

Acid Violet 43 (Uncertified Ext. D&C Violet No. 2)

Sodium Hydroxide

Cocos Nucifera Oil/coconut Oil

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

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Uniqueness24 out of 32

75.0%

Uniqueness13 out of 21

61.9%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

6 out of 32

19%

chemical

20 out of 32

63%

natural

7 out of 21

33%

chemical

13 out of 21

62%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Sodium Laureth Sulfate^#2Sodium Lauryl Sulfate^#9

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#17

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 5

Salicylic Acid^#17Limonene^#18Linalool^#19Citric Acid^#25Hexyl Cinnamal^#30

Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 4

Citric Acid^#10Benzoic Acid^#16Linalool^#18Limonene^#19

Detailed view

L'Oreal Elseve Violet vs. Garnier Botanic Therapy Balancing Shampoo Magnetic Charcoal

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Bad for dry skin

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#2Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 3

#3Coco-Betaine

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Cleansing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#3Sodium Chloride

Origin: natural

Role: Flavoring agent, Viscosity controlling agent

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Sodium Chloride is a very famous ingredeint also known as Salt. Yes, it’s the same salt you can find on your table. In cosmetics, it is used as a preservative helping the product to live longer. It is also used as a peeling agent in different scrubs. Human contact with this element since ancient times and that's why it is 100% safe.

Position 4

#4Glycol Distearate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

Malassezia unsafe

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#4Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Cleansing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

Position 5

#5Cocamide Mipa

Origin: chemical

Role: Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#5Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient

EWG Rating [ 1 ]