Comparison between Paul Mitchell Clarifying Shampoo Two vs. Kristin Ess Kristen Ess Clarifying Shampoo

Find out which product is better for your skin.

27 Ingredients 39

1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
2
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
3
Sodium Chloride
3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
4
Cocamide Mipa
4
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
5
Panthenol
5
Sodium Chloride
6
Hedychium Coronarium (White Ginger) Flower/​leaf/​stem Extract
6
Fragrance
7
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
7
Phenoxyethanol
8
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Leaf Extract
8
Sodium Sulfate
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Uniqueness18 out of 27
66.7%
Uniqueness30 out of 39
76.9%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
10 out of 27
37%
chemical
15 out of 27
56%
natural
19 out of 39
49%
chemical
16 out of 39
41%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Panthenol#5Sodium Laureth Sulfate#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil#7
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 5
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#10Citric Acid#14Limonene#24Benzyl Benzoate#25Citral#26Linalool#27
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 2
Glycerin#9Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#24Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#27Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil#28Sodium Laureth Sulfate#2Sodium Lauryl Sulfate#4
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#27Algin#32Sorbitan Oleate#36
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 3
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#24Citric Acid#13Algin#32Limonene#38

Detailed view

Paul Mitchell Clarifying Shampoo Two vs. Kristin Ess Kristen Ess Clarifying 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 Laureth Sulfate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin
Position 3

#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.

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#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.

Position 4

#4Cocamide Mipa

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a surfactant. It helps cosmetic products to remove all the sebum and dirt from your skin. Water can't dissolve sebum on its own because sebum contains oils. Surfactants help water get into sebum and wash off all the unnecessary stuff from your skin.

The component also helps to form a nice foam. The foam allows to spread the product evenly. which is important for good cleansing.

The component is researched quite well. Studies showed that it doesn't have any negative impact on human health if you apply it to your skin. It can be toxic only if you take SLS inside, but we doubt that somebody likes to drink shampoo or eat soap.

However, the component has its negative side. It can dry out skin or hair too much. You can suffer from this effect if you have dry skin. Plus it can make your hair less protected because natural sebum works like a barrier. Washing it off completely isn't the best idea.

Position 5

#5Panthenol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
Hair conditioning
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Panthenol is a proud member of a league of the best-performing components. It's a stable form of Vitamin B5 and is also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. It’s a very good and effective component for hydration, healing, and soothing irritated skin. It works so soft and gentle that it’s even recommended for people with skin problems like eczema.

In haircare products it’s used for protecting the fiber. It’s researched very well and doesn’t have any negative side effects.

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#5Sodium 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.

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