Comparison between Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lavender Mint Moisturizing Shampoo vs. Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Moisture Mist

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42 Ingredients 19

1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
2
Propylene Glycol
3
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
3
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
4
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
4
Plankton Extract
5
Butylene Glycol
5
Spirulina Maxima (Algae) Extract
6
Decyl Glucoside
6
Hedychium Coronarium (White Ginger) Flower/​leaf/​stem Extract
7
Dimethicone
7
Sodium PCA
8
PCA Dimethicone
8
Phenoxyethanol
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Uniqueness38 out of 42
90.5%
Uniqueness15 out of 19
78.9%

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
9 out of 42
21%
chemical
28 out of 42
67%
natural
4 out of 19
21%
chemical
11 out of 19
58%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Butylene Glycol#5Glycine#13Glycerin#38Sodium Laureth Sulfate#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil#10Citric Acid#30Limonene#41Linalool#42
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#2Sodium PCA#7
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Lactic Acid#13Benzyl Benzoate#17

Detailed view

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lavender Mint Moisturizing Shampoo vs. Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Moisture Mist
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
Bad for dry skin
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#2Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

Position 3

#3Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#3Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
Antioxidants
Moisturizing
Soothing
Anti-aging
Elasticity improvement
Anticellulite
Protection
Hair structure improvement
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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#4Plankton Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Soothing
Nutrifying
Regeneration
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#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
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.

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#5Spirulina Maxima (Algae) Extract

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Smoothing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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