Comparison
Equate vs Kirkland Signature
Equate and Kirkland Signature compared on Minoxidil strengths, formats, audience, where to buy and subscription — neutral facts, no scores.
| Equate | Kirkland Signature | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Retailer private label | Retailer private label |
| Regulatory type | OTC drug (FDA monograph / ANDA) | OTC drug (ANDA; DailyMed NDC 63981-032, packaged by Costco Wholesale) |
| Contains Minoxidil | Yes | Yes |
| Minoxidil strengths | 2% / 5% | 5% |
| For | Men / Women | Men |
| Liquid / dropper | Yes | Yes |
| Foam | Yes | Yes |
| Spray | Not offered / not verified | Not offered / not verified |
| Other formats | None listed | None listed |
| Subscription | Not required | Not required |
| Where to buy (US) | Walmart stores and walmart.com | Costco warehouses and costco.com (membership) |
| Current price | See current retailer listing | See current retailer listing |
| Data status | Pending verification against current labels | Verified 2026-09-29 (costco.com + DailyMed NDC 63981-032) |
How to read this comparison
This is a comparison of Equate and Kirkland Signature. FOLIGAIN® publishes this resource but is not part of this comparison; both names are trademarks of their owners.
OTC Minoxidil products at the same strength contain the same active ingredient under the same FDA rules. Real differences are usually format, inactive ingredients (such as propylene glycol or alcohol level), pack size, price per month, buying channel and whether a subscription or telehealth visit is involved.
Prices and ranges change often. Where a row says 'Not offered / not verified', we have not confirmed the product on a current label.
About Equate
Equate is a retailer-label hair-regrowth range sold by Walmart. Its listed Minoxidil products are OTC drugs, not cosmetic shampoos or prescription medicines. Compare the strength and directions on the specific package.
A store label does not establish who manufactured a particular bottle or whether its inactive ingredients match another brand. Check the current Drug Facts panel for those details and the retailer listing for price, supply size and availability.
For a fair comparison with FOLIGAIN®, match the same audience, strength and format first. Topical Minoxidil at the same labeled concentration has the same active ingredient; differences may include the vehicle, pack size and cost per month. A shared ingredient alone does not prove head-to-head superiority.
Equate is Walmart's house label. A Walmart marketplace listing from another seller is not automatically an Equate product.
- Retailer-owned label rather than a national hair-care brand
- Check current package size and price against equivalent strengths and formats
- Store availability and fulfillment may vary by location
About Kirkland Signature
Kirkland Signature is Costco's own label. Its hair-regrowth products are men's Minoxidil 5% — a topical solution and a topical aerosol foam — sold in multi-month value packs to Costco members.
The Drug Facts label is the standard men's 5% Minoxidil label: for the top of the scalp (vertex), twice daily, not intended for frontal baldness or a receding hairline, and not for use by women.
- Multi-month value packs (6 bottles or 6 foam canisters)
- Sold to Costco members in warehouses and on costco.com
- Men's 5% only — no women's-labeled Kirkland Minoxidil in current listings
How to choose
Pick the label that matches your sex and needs, then the format you'll use consistently. Compare cost per month rather than per bottle, and ask a pharmacist if you have health conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Is Equate the same as Kirkland Signature?
At the same Minoxidil strength and format the active ingredient is the same; inactive ingredients, packaging and buying experience can differ.
Where do these facts come from?
Each brand's official site and, for OTC drugs, the Drug Facts label on DailyMed. See the brand pages for source links and verification status.
Exploring another Minoxidil option?
See FOLIGAIN® Minoxidil formulations for men and women, or browse every brand in the U.S. Brand Intelligence Center.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional about your individual situation.
Written by the FOLIGAIN® editorial team. Medical content has not been independently medically reviewed; do not treat it as personalized medical guidance. Competing brands are discussed factually and respectfully; brand names are the property of their respective owners.