BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask Versus Matrix Unbreak My Blonde Reviving Leave-In Treatment
Updated on February 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask 40 ingredients
Matrix Unbreak My Blonde Reviving Leave-In Treatment 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask 40 ingredients
Matrix Unbreak My Blonde Reviving Leave-In Treatment 19 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
MaskingPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingSantalum Album Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCetyl Esters
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Brassica Alcohol, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Santalum Album Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Isododecane, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate, Citric Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dilauryl Thiodipropionate
Antioxidant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingLimonene
Perfuming
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetyl Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Trideceth-6, Limonene, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Cetrimonium Chloride, Linalool, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholCetearyl 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 AlcoholCetyl Esters is a synthetic wax made up of mostly fatty acids and fatty alcohols. It is strcturally similar to wax taken from whales.
As an emollient, it creates a thin barrier on the skin. This barrier prevents moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl EstersThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is an ammonium salt. It is mainly used to prevent static in haircare products as a surfactant.
Surfactants have differing ends: one side is hydrophilic while the other end is hydrophobic.
Surfactants also help your cleansers remove pollutants more easily from the skin.
Learn more about Behentrimonium MethosulfateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumIngredient Ratings
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When to use
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask 40 ingredients
Matrix Unbreak My Blonde Reviving Leave-In Treatment 19 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask 40 ingredients
I bought the travel size to try this out before buying the full size and i’m glad I did. I have noticed no real difference in how much moisture my hair retains or holds. It’s also a little heavy and i find myself using a clarifying shampoo more often when i use the briogeo mask & leave in combo.
great for my low porosity, greasy roots/dry ends hair. makes it super soft when applied after shampoo!
I’ve heard from other people that it may cause hair loss? So as a preventative measure, I only use it once a week.
