Shampoo question -

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Hi, I'm new here, but would greatly appreciate any advice on a question about shampoos...

I'm looking for a shampoo that is similar to Aveeno, Infusium, or Dove (at least it's formula a few years back). What I like about these is that they feel more creamy when they lather... the shampoo tends to be white or whitish, and have more the consistency of lotion than a gel... make sense? The new Dove formula is not so much like this as it used to be... it's more like Pantene... but actually the pantene of the mid-late 90's was a lot like what I'm talking about... now not at all. I have no idea the reason for this difference, but if anyone knows what I'm talking about, please please let me know!

(Actually, btw, I've found Japanese Shiseido shampoos like Asience have the same texture).

Thank you all for your help in my search!!!

[lapushka]

It's just the consistency that's creamy, but that doesn't say a thing about whether it may or may not contain sulfates or silicones. IYKWIM. :)

[Firefox7275]

Welcome to LHC. :)

There appears to be more than one shampoo in the Infusium, Aveeno and Dove ranges. If you link to or post the full ingredients lists of products you like (or are not quite hitting the spot) we can try to help you find possible matches.

Cleansing conditioners have a small amount of detergent and a creamy texture but they do not lather in the traditional way.

[MusicalSpoons]

I've not heard of Infusium but I'm 99% certain Aveeno and Dove all contain silicones, and sulphates of one kind or another. That said, so does Head & Shoulders, so :shrug:

The ingredients lists as far as possible would definitely be a useful starting point :thumbsup:

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Thanks y'all! I don't mind silicones really. Here's the lists:
Infusium 23:
Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide Mea, Glycol Distearate, Dimethicone, Ammonium Xylenesulfonate, Citric Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, PEG-7M, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Amodimethicone, Betaine, Polyquaternium-11, PEG-8, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Serine, Glycine, PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glutamic Acid, Palmitol Myristyl Serinate, Alanine, Oleic Acid, Behenic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Lysine, Arginine, Linoleic Acid, Threonine, Stearic Acid, Proline, Arachidic Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.

Discontinued Aveeno Nourish and Moisturize shampoo:
Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Dimethicone, Sodium Cumenesulfonate, Cocamide Mea, Cetyl Alcohol, Triticum Vulgare (wheat) Gluten, Triticum Vulgare (wheat) Germ Oil, Avena Sativa (oat) Peptide, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Glycol Distearate, Tetrasodium Edta, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Glycerin, Mica, Titanium Dioxide May Also Contain: Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide This Product Contains Wheat Protein.

hope that helps!

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Thanks y'all! I don't mind silicones really. Here's the lists:
Infusium 23:
Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide Mea, Glycol Distearate, Dimethicone, Ammonium Xylenesulfonate, Citric Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, PEG-7M, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Amodimethicone, Betaine, Polyquaternium-11, PEG-8, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Serine, Glycine, PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glutamic Acid, Palmitol Myristyl Serinate, Alanine, Oleic Acid, Behenic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Lysine, Arginine, Linoleic Acid, Threonine, Stearic Acid, Proline, Arachidic Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.

Discontinued Aveeno Nourish and Moisturize shampoo:
Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Dimethicone, Sodium Cumenesulfonate, Cocamide Mea, Cetyl Alcohol, Triticum Vulgare (wheat) Gluten, Triticum Vulgare (wheat) Germ Oil, Avena Sativa (oat) Peptide, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Glycol Distearate, Tetrasodium Edta, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Glycerin, Mica, Titanium Dioxide May Also Contain: Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide This Product Contains Wheat Protein.

hope that helps!