Comparison between Malibu C Un-do-goo Shampoo vs. Ion Hard Water Shampoo

Malibu C

Un-do-goo Shampoo

Ion

Hard Water Shampoo

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15 Ingredients 26

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Water

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cocamide Dipa

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Sodium Chloride

Butylene Glycol

Polyquaternium-10

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Disodium EDTA

Glycerin

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Phenoxyethanol

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Uniqueness2 out of 15

13.3%

Uniqueness13 out of 26

50.0%

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

3 out of 15

20%

chemical

11 out of 15

73%

natural

9 out of 26

35%

chemical

15 out of 26

58%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#5

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 3

Benzyl Benzoate^#9Limonene^#10Linalool^#11

Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#5Glycerin^#7Panthenol^#16Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)^#22

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 5

Citric Acid^#17Benzoic Acid^#21Hexyl Cinnamal^#24Limonene^#25Linalool^#26

Detailed view

Malibu C Un-do-goo Shampoo vs. Ion Hard Water Shampoo

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

Both products have the same component on this position.

#2Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 3

Both products have the same component on this position.

#3Cocamide Dipa

Origin: No information

Role: No information

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 4

#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.

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#4Sodium 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 5

Both products have the same component on this position.

#5Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair protection

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.