Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment versus L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum .
Published on December 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hair serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Hair Serum
Liquid-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.
Hair Serum
Liquid-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.
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Ingredient Info
Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment 33 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum 29 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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
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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 🎉
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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Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment 33 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum 29 ingredients
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Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment 33 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum 29 ingredients
Water • Cyclohexasiloxane • C13-16 Isoparaffin • Dimethicone • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Laureth-7 • Linalool • Tocopherol • Niacinamide • Pyridoxine • Lysine Hcl • Panthenol • Butylene Glycol • Hydroxycitronellal • Glyceryl Linoleate • Benzyl Salicylate • Benzyl Alcohol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Citronellol • Glyceryl Oleate • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Safflower Glucoside • Coumarin • Limonene • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Iris Florentina Root Extract • Glyceryl Linolenate • CI 19140 • CI 14700 • BHA • Sodium Citrate • Parfum
Isododecane • Dipropylene Glycol • Water • Dimethicone • Alcohol Denat. • Glycerin • Dimethiconol • Peg-14 Dimethicone • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Parfum • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Hydroxycitronellal • Phenoxyethanol • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Polyacrylamide • Limonene • Linalool • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzyl Alcohol • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Propylene Glycol • Isoeugenol • Geraniol • Citronellol • Citral • Laureth-7 • Hexyl Cinnamal • C13-14 Alkane
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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 WaterKérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum 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.
Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 6.
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolKérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 7.
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 14.
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
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 Benzyl AlcoholKérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 17.
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalKérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 18.
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolKérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 19.
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 LimoneneKérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 25.
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateKérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 32.
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 ParfumKérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 33.
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
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Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment 33 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum 29 ingredients
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Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment 33 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum 29 ingredients
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