Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask versus MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask .
Published on May 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask 34 ingredients
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask 37 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask 34 ingredients
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask 37 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask 34 ingredients
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask 37 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 • Behentrimonium Chloride • Canola Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Parfum • Dimethicone • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Tocopherol • Sorbitan Oleate • Peg-60 Almond Glycerides • Ceteareth-20 • Polyquaternium-37 • Ppg-1 Trideceth-6 • Quaternium-98 • Steareth-2 • Citric Acid • Dimethiconol • Acrylates Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Isopropyl Alcohol • Acetamide Mea • Disodium EDTA • Chlorphenesin • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride • Dihydrogenated Tallow Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate • Potassium Sorbate • BHA • Phenoxyethanol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Linalool • Hydroxycitronellal
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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. 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!
Learn more about WaterAmika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholAmika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterAmika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 12.
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinAmika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.
This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.
In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.
However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.
Learn more about BHAAmika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 23.
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 33.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAmika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 25.
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholAmika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 26.
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 24.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 34.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateAmika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 29.
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
Learn more about ParfumAmika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 31.
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 33.
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 37.
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Amika The Kure Intense Bond Repair Hair Mask 34 ingredients
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