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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hydrating Hair Oil Serum versus Kérastase Blond Absolu Hyaluronic Acid Hair Serum .

Published on March 21, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe hair serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Hair Serum French Brand France
Hair Serum French Brand France

Hair Serum

Liquid-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.

Hair Serum

Liquid-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.

Price

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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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Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hydrating Hair Oil Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Hyaluronic Acid Hair Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

2
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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Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hydrating Hair Oil Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Hyaluronic Acid Hair Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

6% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hydrating Hair Oil Serum 16 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

Kérastase Blond Absolu Hyaluronic Acid Hair Serum 15 ingredients

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