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TRESemme TRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak Hair vs TRESemme TRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair

50% function match · 5 of the 13 functions we compared match Formula overlap 48%. TRESemme TRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak Hair and TRESemme TRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free 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.

  • TRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak Hair — protein-sensitive hair
  • TRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair — colour-treated hair

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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
TRESemme

TRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak Hair

  • Shampoo
  • Drugstore
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
TRESemme TRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair — 28 oz container TRESemme

TRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair

  • Shampoo
  • Drugstore
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
Price, size & price per ounce
$10.79
$6–10 28 oz · $0.25/oz
Value / price positioning
Not enough priced shampoos to place it Drugstore tier
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 Differs
Strong Removes oil, buildup, and most residue — a reset wash. Your hair
Moderate Removes oil and product; leaves some conditioning behind. 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
Light Water-first and light: unlikely to flatten fine hair. Your hair
Medium Middle of the range — noticeable on fine hair, light on coarse hair. Your hair
Fragrance
Present Fragrance is listed; it sits below the working ingredients. Your hair
Present Fragrance is listed; it sits below the working ingredients. 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 Differs
High Water-insoluble silicones or waxes: a detergent wash is what removes them. Your hair
None Nothing here needs a detergent wash to remove. Your hair
Clarifying wash needed
Moderate Your hair
Low Your hair
Expected lather Differs
High Thick foam that spreads quickly through the hair. Your hair
Moderate An ordinary shampoo lather. 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
  • Dry, thirsty hairhumectants and emollients both sit up front
  • Hard waterand swimmers dealing with mineral deposit
  • Colour-treated hairthat fades faster in a sulfate wash
  • Dry, thirsty hairhumectants and emollients both sit up front
  • Curly-method routinesno sulfates and no water-insoluble silicones
  • Hard waterand swimmers dealing with mineral deposit
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
  • Vegan and cruelty-freeour record does not support both claims here
  • Picking it up locallywe have it recorded in one channel only
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
Anti-Breakage
Keratin Smooth Color
Where to buy
Target
Target
Free of
  • protein-free
  • sulfate-free
  • silicone-free
  • curly-method compatible
Vegan
—
Not vegan · ingredient list
Cruelty-free
Cruelty-free · PETA-listed
Cruelty-free · PETA-listed
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

IngredientTRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak HairTRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair
Water
Neutral
#1Leading
#1Leading
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleanses
#3Leading
#2Leading
Sodium Chloride
Stabilizes
#4Supporting
#4Supporting
Ceramide NG
Protein
#5Supporting
#11Secondary
Arginine
Protein
#6Supporting
#7Supporting
Lysine Hcl
Protein
#7Supporting
#8Supporting
Fragrance
Fragrance
#15Below the 1% line
#12Below the 1% line
Sodium Benzoate
Stabilizes
#17Below the 1% line
#14Below the 1% line
Benzyl Alcohol
Stabilizes
#28Below the 1% line
#21Below the 1% line
Benzyl Salicylate
Fragrance
#29Below the 1% line
#22Below the 1% line

What only one of them carries

TRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak Hair

TRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair

Full ingredient list — TRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak Hair (34)
Full ingredient list — TRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair (25)

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.

VerdictsTRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak HairTRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair
Supported
0
3
Partly supported
1
0
Stated by brand
2
0
Potential conflict
0
0

TRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak Hair

  • Infused with a vitamin blend, Anti-Breakage system strengthens hair to protect it from breakagePartly supportedSupports the surface, not a treatment.
  • Heat protection that starts in the showerStated by brandOnly lab testing can show this.
  • 0% parabens, mineral oil, and DMDM hydantoinStated by brandOnly the brand’s testing shows this.

TRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair

  • Prolongs & maximizes time between coloring, leaving hair color radiant and vibrant for up to 60 daysSupportedReflects light for visible shine.
  • Sulfate-freeSupportedGentler on colour and coils.
  • Certified Cruelty-Free by PETASupportedMatches our researched record.

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.

TRESemme TRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak Hair draws complaints about the scent and the packaging; TRESemme TRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair draws complaints about weight and how it cleanses.

TRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak Hair

Strong aggregate satisfaction (4.4/5 star average across 461 ratings) though individual review text was not exposed by the fetch this session

aggregate rating only, individual review bodies unavailable this session

Price/value relative to performance is frequently praised, with reviewers describing it as an affordable everyday shampoo that still delivers results.

general users, Target review widget (TCIN 76374762)

Shoppers cite the price as a key draw (Target Loved-for tag: affordable price)

Target-aggregated Loved-for badge

Many long-term users report noticeably less breakage and stronger-feeling hair with continued use, some citing years of consistent use.

general users, Target review widget (TCIN 76374762)

A cluster of long-time users report a recent reformulation that changed the scent to something stronger/chemical-smelling and reduced the softness they used to get, with some also reporting new hair fallout after the change.

long-time users, Target review widget (TCIN 76374762)

Recurring product-quality complaint about the pump dispenser on the 2-pack bottles failing/not working, forcing users to open the cap manually.

general users, Target review widget (TCIN 76374762)

TRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair

Seen as an affordable sulfate-free option for maintaining color vibrancy

budget-conscious colored-hair users

Reviewers with color-treated hair note the scent is pleasant and hair feels smoother after washing

color-treated hair users

A subset of reviewers report hair feeling greasy or weighed down after repeated use

reviewers with fine or oily-prone hair

Some reviewers find it requires more product to work up a lather than sulfate shampoos

general users comparing to sulfate formulas

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.

TRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair

Against 817 shampoos with a computable unit price.

Value readTRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak HairTRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair
Label
Not enough priced shampoos to place itWe need more comparable products before we can place this.
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.

TRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak Hair vs TRESemme Moisture Rich Shampoo with Vitamin ETRESemme · 100% function matchTRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair vs Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine ShampooSheaMoisture · 96% function matchTRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak Hair vs Dove Men+Care Fresh and Clean 2-in-1 Shampoo + ConditionerDove · 100% function matchTRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair vs VitalCurl+ Clear & Gentle ShampooOuidad · 96% function matchTRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak Hair vs Dove Men+Care Fresh & Clean 2-in-1 Fortifying Shampoo + ConditionerDove Men+Care · 100% function matchTRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair vs Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore ShampooSheaMoisture · 94% function matchTRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak Hair vs 3-in-1 Ginger and Tea Shampoo, Conditioner & Body WashAmerican Crew · 100% function matchTRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair vs ANGEL.WASHKevin Murphy · 94% function match

TRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo for Brittle or Weak Hair · TRESemme Cruelty-Free Keratin Smooth Color Sulfate-Free 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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