Kérastase Elixir Ultime L'Huile Original Hair Oil Versus L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair 10 In 1 Perfecting Multipurpose Spray
Updated on April 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hair oils. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kérastase Elixir Ultime L'Huile Original Hair Oil 19 ingredients
L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair 10 In 1 Perfecting Multipurpose Spray 9 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kérastase Elixir Ultime L'Huile Original Hair Oil 19 ingredients
L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair 10 In 1 Perfecting Multipurpose Spray 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Isododecane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Coumarin, Benzyl Alcohol, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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.
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Kérastase Elixir Ultime L'Huile Original Hair Oil 19 ingredients
L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair 10 In 1 Perfecting Multipurpose Spray 9 ingredients
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