Comparison between PATTERN Hydrating Shampoo vs. Aveda Be Curly Co-Wash

PATTERN

Hydrating Shampoo

Aveda

Be Curly Co-Wash

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43 Ingredients 22

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Water

Water\\aqua\\eau

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Coco-Betaine

Propanediol

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Glycol Distearate

Behentrimonium Chloride

Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil

Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil

Tapioca Starch

Mel (Honey

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

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Uniqueness37 out of 43

86.0%

Uniqueness16 out of 22

72.7%

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

17 out of 43

40%

chemical

20 out of 43

47%

natural

10 out of 22

45%

chemical

11 out of 22

50%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 6Negative: 0

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil^#13Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil^#14Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil^#15Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#18Glycerin^#22Phospholipids^#23

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 5

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil^#7Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil^#13Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#18Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil^#19Stearic Acid^#38

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 3

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#18Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil^#10Citric Acid^#34Linalool^#43

Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 4

Citric Acid^#13Linalool^#15Citral^#19Limonene^#20

Detailed view

PATTERN Hydrating Shampoo vs. Aveda Be Curly Co-Wash

Position 1

#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.

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#1Water\\aqua\\eau

Origin: No information

Role: No information

Position 2

#2Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#2Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical

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

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

Position 3

#3Cocamidopropyl 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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#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 ]

Position 4

#4Propanediol

Origin: chemical

Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#4Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Origin: chemical

Role: Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 5

#5Glycol 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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#5Behentrimonium Chloride

Origin: chemical

Role: Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Preservative

EWG Rating [ 4 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]