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American Crew 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash vs L'Oreal Paris Elvive L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair

96% function match · 12 of the 13 functions we compared match Formula overlap 56%. American Crew 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash and L'Oreal Paris Elvive L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair share 4 ingredients among each other's most prominent.

Based on your consultation

Which of these fits your hair?

We check your pattern, moisture need, scalp, fragrance tolerance, weight sensitivity and more against each formula — and say which one lines up.

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When each one is the right call

What each formula is built for, from its own ingredient list.

  • 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash — protein-sensitive hair
  • L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair — fast-oiling scalps

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Every trait, aligned

One row per trait, read from each product’s own ingredient list and record. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a “no”.

Trait
American Crew 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash — 8.4 oz container American Crew

3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash

  • Shampoo
  • Masstige
  • Protein-free
L'Oreal Paris Elvive L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair — 28 oz container L'Oreal Paris Elvive

L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair

  • Shampoo
  • Drugstore
Price, size & price per ounce
$28.69 8.4 oz · $3.42/oz
$6–8 28 oz · $0.23/oz

Compared at different sizes — 28 oz against 8.4 oz. Per-ounce prices favour the larger bottle.

Value / price positioning
Same job for less elsewhere $$$$$ Masstige tier · costs more than 79% of the 817 shampoos we’ve priced
Lower cost than most shampoos $$$$$ Drugstore tier · costs less than 98% of the 817 shampoos we’ve priced
Best for hair types
All types Nothing in the formula or the claims narrows this to one pattern. Your hair
All types Nothing in the formula or the claims narrows this to one pattern. Your hair
Moisture level Same
Moderate Humectants in the working part of the formula. Your hair
Moderate Humectants in the working part of the formula. Your hair
Cleansing strength Same
Strong Removes oil, buildup, and most residue — a reset wash. Your hair
Strong Removes oil, buildup, and most residue — a reset wash. Your hair
Slip / detangling Same
Moderate Conditioning agents are present, lower in the list. Your hair
Moderate Conditioning agents are present, lower in the list. Your hair
Weight on hair
Medium Middle of the range — noticeable on fine hair, light on coarse hair. Your hair
Medium Middle of the range — noticeable on fine hair, light on coarse hair. Your hair
Fragrance
Prominent Fragrance sits in the first eight ingredients — a larger share of the formula. Your hair
Prominent Fragrance sits in the first eight ingredients — a larger share of the formula. Your hair
Protein Differs
None No protein or amino acids in the list. Your hair
Minor Protein appears, low enough to be a supporting ingredient. Your hair
Silicone / wax buildup Same
High Water-insoluble silicones or waxes: a detergent wash is what removes them. Your hair
High Water-insoluble silicones or waxes: a detergent wash is what removes them. Your hair
Clarifying wash needed
Moderate Your hair
Moderate Your hair
Expected lather Same
High Thick foam that spreads quickly through the hair. Your hair
High Thick foam that spreads quickly through the hair. Your hair
Scalp active Same
None No over-the-counter scalp active. Your hair
None No over-the-counter scalp active. Your hair
Hard-water defence Same
Chelators present Chelators are present — they bind hard-water and pool minerals. Your hair
Chelators present Chelators are present — they bind hard-water and pool minerals. Your hair
Formula completeness
out of 10
Complete for its job
out of 10
Complete for its job
Who should choose this
  • Protein-sensitive hairthat stiffens when protein is added
  • Fast-oiling scalpsthat need a real reset wash
  • Hard waterand swimmers dealing with mineral deposit
  • Very dry hairno fast-drying alcohol in the list
  • Fast-oiling scalpsthat need a real reset wash
  • Hard waterand swimmers dealing with mineral deposit
  • Very dry hairno fast-drying alcohol in the list
  • Sun and colour fadea UV filter is in the list
Why you might skip it
  • Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
  • Sulfate-free routinesit uses a sulfate detergent
  • Curly-method routinesthese silicones need a detergent to remove
  • Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
  • Sulfate-free routinesit uses a sulfate detergent
  • Curly-method routinesthese silicones need a detergent to remove
from the formula stated by the brand reported by reviewers Scale: 1 dot low · 5 dots high, within this product type.
More facts about each one
Type
Shampoo
Shampoo
Line
—
Color Vibrancy
Where to buy
Brand website
Target · Grocery / mass
Free of
  • protein-free
—
Scent
Scented, not described
Scented, not described

Facts as we recorded them. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a "no".

The bottom line

The bottom line depends on your hair

Which of these two suits you is a question about your hair, not about them. The consultation answers it — and tells you what your routine needs around it.

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The detail behind the table

Where the readings above come from: the ingredient lists themselves, each brand’s claims checked against them, what owners report, and cost per ounce in context.

Shared and distinct ingredients

Shared and distinct ingredients

Computed from the ingredient lists as printed. "Shared" means both lists carry it; where it sits on each label is stated, because position is what tells you how much.

What both formulas carry

Ingredient3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body WashL'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair
Water
Neutral
#1Leading
#1Leading
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleanses
#2Leading
#2Leading
Dimethicone
Buildup
#3Leading
#6Supporting
Fragrance
Fragrance
#6Below the 1% line
#7Below the 1% line
Benzyl Salicylate
Fragrance
#22Below the 1% line
#22Below the 1% line
Limonene
Fragrance
#23Below the 1% line
#26Below the 1% line
Linalool
Fragrance
#25Below the 1% line
#17Below the 1% line
Sodium Chloride
Stabilizes
#18Below the 1% line
#4Supporting
Glycol Distearate
Softens
#10Below the 1% line
#5Supporting

What only one of them carries

3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash

L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair

Full ingredient list — 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash (28)
Full ingredient list — L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair (37)

Claims check

What each brand says, against what each formula shows

Claims are quoted from each brand. We only mark one supported, partly supported, or conflicting when that product’s ingredient list actually speaks to it.

Verdicts3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body WashL'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair
Supported
0
0
Partly supported
0
0
Stated by brand
0
2
Potential conflict
0
1

3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash

No claims recorded for this product beyond the ones above.

L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair

  • Antioxidants and UV filters help restore hair and protect against color fadePotential conflictLikely to pull colour faster.
  • Up to 60 days of sealed-in color vibrancy based on four washings per weekStated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.
  • Bottle made with 94 percent recycled plasticStated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.

What owners say

What people report

Recurring themes our researchers wrote in their own words from sourced reviews. We do not store or scrape star ratings, and we never balance one product’s themes against another’s by inventing them.

L'Oreal Paris Elvive L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair draws complaints about the packaging.

3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash

Has a pleasant fragrance that leaves hair smelling fresh and clean.

Reviewers frequently mentioned the scent as a positive aspect enhancing the product experience

Cleans hair effectively while conditioning it with a convenient multi-use formula.

Multiple reviewers highlighted the effectiveness of the combined shampoo and conditioner benefits

Works particularly well for managing oily or thick hair types.

Several reviewers noted the product's effectiveness specifically for oily and thick hair

Product formula has changed from the original version disappointing some loyal customers.

Several long-term users noted that recent reformulations no longer match their previous experience

L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair

Well-liked among colored-hair reviewers, rated highly overall (4.4/5 across 434 reviews)

color-treated-hair reviewers

A reviewer reported the pump dispenser mechanism was unclear or non-functional on their bottle

general reviewers

Reviewers asked whether the formula is fragrance-free or sulfate-free, suggesting the fragranced, sulfate-containing formula is not obvious from marketing alone

prospective buyers with sensitivities

Price check

Cost per ounce, in context

Cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in. Value labels are computed from that percentile and from how many products that do the same job cost less; they are comparisons, not judgements about a brand.

$0.23/oz vs $3.42/oz — American Crew 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash costs about 15× more per ounce than L'Oreal Paris Elvive L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair.

$0.00/oz median $1.47/oz $17.29/oz $3.42/oz 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditione $0.23/oz L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color

Every mark sits on one distribution because these are compared against the same set: 817 shampoos with a computable unit price.

Value read3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body WashL'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair
Label
Same job for less elsewhereYou are paying above the range for a formula close to several lower-priced options.
Lower cost than most shampoosCosts less per ounce than most shampoos we have researched.

Computed from cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, and from how many products that do the same job cost less. It is a comparison, not a judgement about the brand.

Compare with something else

Close formulas to each of these, as their own comparison pages.

3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash vs 3-in-1 Tea Tree Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash for MenAmerican Crew · 100% function matchL'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair vs Extreme ShampooRedken · 100% function match3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash vs 3-in-1 Chamomile + PineAmerican Crew · 100% function matchL'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair vs Strength Recovery ShampooBiolage · 96% function match3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash vs 3-in-1 Ginger and Tea Shampoo, Conditioner & Body WashAmerican Crew · 100% function matchL'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair vs 3-in-1 Chamomile + PineAmerican Crew · 96% function match3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash vs Dove Men+Care Fresh and Clean 2-in-1 Shampoo + ConditionerDove · 100% function matchL'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair vs 3-in-1 Ginger and Tea Shampoo, Conditioner & Body WashAmerican Crew · 96% function match

3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash · L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated Hair · All shampoos in the library

How this page was made

  • This page is assembled from the same researched records the individual product pages render: identity, each ingredient list as printed, each brand's own claims, dated price observations, and review themes written in our researchers' own words. Nothing on it is written per comparison.
  • We do not rank these against each other. Which of them suits you depends on your hair, and that is what the consultation works out.
  • The formula similarity percentage is a stored, precomputed number: position-weighted overlap of the two ingredient lists blended with agreement on the attributes we derive. It measures how alike two formulas are, not how well either works.
  • The value band is a fixed label over two stored numbers: this product’s cost per ounce as a percentile of every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in, and how many products we score as doing the same job cost at least a quarter less per ounce.
  • The "Is this right for you?" panel reads only your own consultation answers, and it applies exactly the filters our recommendation engine applies. It is computed when you load the page and is never stored on it.
  • 7 sources were consulted across the products on this page.
  • Ingredient order tells you relative amount only above roughly 1%. Prices are observations on the dates shown and change without notice. We do not sell these products and take no placement fees.
  • This is cosmetic information, not medical advice, and nothing here diagnoses or treats a health condition.

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