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OI Shampoo vs Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo edges out Davines OI Shampoo, 7.7 to 7.4. It wins on results, formula and value, while the OI Shampoo is stronger on texture and feel.

Benefit fingerprints

What each one does.

Davines OI Shampoo

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

Side by side

Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
7.4Good
7.7Good
Results30% of score
7.6
7.9
Formula & ingredients20% of score
7.2
7.8
Texture & experience15% of score
8.2
8.0
Value20% of score
6.6
7.0
Community love15% of score
7.3
8.0
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$43.00/ 9.5 fl oz / 280 mlMid-range
$37.00/ 10.1 fl oz / 300 mlMid-range
Price per ounceLowest wins
$4.54 / oz
$3.65 / oz
What it does
  • Hydrating
  • Shine
  • Frizz control
  • Damage repair
  • Split ends
  • Smoothing
  • Color protection
Made for
All hair types, Damaged hair, Color-treated hair
All hair types, Damaged hair, Color-treated hair
Format
Shampoo
Shampoo
Texture
Creamy shampoo with a soft, velvety, detangling lather (brand)
Sulfate-free, acidic-pH shampoo (Ulta listing)
Fragrance-free
No — contains fragrance
No — contains fragrance
Claims
—
Sulfate-free
Brand origin
—
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Dry, frizzy or color-treated medium to coarse hair
  • • Fans of a luxurious, scented wash-day experience
  • • Pairing with the OI Conditioner or OI Oil
  • • Bleached, highlighted or color-treated hair
  • • Anyone building a full Redken Acidic Bonding routine
Strengths
  • Creamy, velvety lather that leaves hair soft and shiny
  • Sulfate-free cleansing base
  • Signature warm, lingering scent
  • Sulfate-free, acidic-pH formula aimed at damaged and color-treated hair
  • Reviewers report softer, smoother and shinier lengths after bleach or color
  • Refill and liter sizes lower the cost per wash
Watch-outs
  • Expensive for a daily shampoo
  • Can be too rich for fine, low-porosity hair
  • Headline breakage and split-end claims rely on using several products from the line
  • $37 for 300 ml is expensive for a daily shampoo
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FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, OI Shampoo or Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo?

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo edges out Davines OI Shampoo, 7.7 to 7.4. It wins on results, formula and value, while the OI Shampoo is stronger on texture and feel.

Which is better value?

Davines OI Shampoo works out to about $4.54 / oz and Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo to about $3.65 / oz, based on typical non-Amazon retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.