Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask Versus Living Proof Weightless Mask

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask versus Living Proof Weightless Mask .

Published on August 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask

Living Proof Weightless Mask

Hair Mask American Brand United States

Hair Mask

Hair masks provide intense nourishment to your hair and usually need to be washed out. They can be used to treat specific hair conditions.

Hair Mask

Hair masks provide intense nourishment to your hair and usually need to be washed out. They can be used to treat specific hair conditions.

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Ingredient Info

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Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask 34 ingredients

Living Proof Weightless Mask 45 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask 34 ingredients

Living Proof Weightless Mask 45 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (5)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask 34 ingredients

Living Proof Weightless Mask 45 ingredients

Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Isopropyl Myristate • Behentrimonium Chloride • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Panthenol • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Hydrolyzed Quinoa • Tocopheryl Acetate • Cetrimonium Chloride • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Butylene Glycol • Bis-PCA Dimethicone • Disodium Peg-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate • Aminomethyl Propanol • Chlorphenesin • BHA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Isopropyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene

Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter • Behentrimonium Chloride • Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate • Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Ethylhexanoate • Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate • Cetyl Alcohol • Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate • PCA • Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax • Sodium PCA • Sodium Lactate • Jojoba Esters • Arginine • Polyglycerin-3 • Glycine • Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate • Alanine • Serine • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Valine • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Proline • Threonine • Quaternium-87 • Isoleucine • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Propylene Glycol • Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Ceteth-20 • Steareth-20 • Peg-75 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Parfum • Glycolic Acid • Aspartic Acid • Cetylpyridinium Chloride • Hydroxyacetophenone • Limonene • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool • Citronellol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

Living Proof Weightless Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

Living Proof Weightless Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

Cetyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Its main roles are:

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Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

Living Proof Weightless Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.

Behentrimonium Chloride

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.

It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.

Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.

Living Proof Weightless Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 31.

Living Proof Weightless Mask contains this as ingredient number 37.

Limonene

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 34.

Living Proof Weightless Mask contains this as ingredient number 42.

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