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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kérastase Elixir Ultime Le Bain Shampoo versus René Furterer Absolue Kératine Repairing Beauty Cream .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on April 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Shampoo French Brand France
Styling Creams & Spray French Brand France

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Styling Creams & Spray

Cream and spray products that help style hair. Some spray products include blowout sprays and sea-salt sprays.

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

AHA
BHA

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (4)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
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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Kérastase Elixir Ultime Le Bain Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

René Furterer Absolue Kératine Repairing Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Kérastase Elixir Ultime Le Bain Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.

René Furterer Absolue Kératine Repairing Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Caramel.

Kérastase Elixir Ultime Le Bain Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.

René Furterer Absolue Kératine Repairing Beauty Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

8% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

Usage

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