Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment versus L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Deep Nourishing Treatment .
Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on March 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hair serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
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 Extraordinary Oil Deep Nourishing Treatment 20 ingredients
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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 🎉
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
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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 Extraordinary Oil Deep Nourishing Treatment 20 ingredients
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Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment 33 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Deep Nourishing Treatment 20 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
Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethiconol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Parfum • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Glycine Soja Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Benzyl Salicylate • Benzyl Alcohol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Hydroxycitronellal • Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract • Hexyl Cinnamal • Rosa Canina Flower Extract • Bisabolol • Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract • Linum Usitatissimum Flower Extract • Tocopherol • BHT
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Ingredients Explained
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Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolKérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 8.
L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Deep Nourishing Treatment contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 Extraordinary Oil Deep Nourishing Treatment contains this as ingredient number 12.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateKérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 16.
L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Deep Nourishing Treatment contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Extraordinary Oil Deep Nourishing Treatment contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 Extraordinary Oil Deep Nourishing Treatment contains this as ingredient number 14.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
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 Alpha-Isomethyl IononeKérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment contains this as ingredient number 21.
L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Deep Nourishing Treatment contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Extraordinary Oil Deep Nourishing Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.
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Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment 33 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Deep Nourishing Treatment 20 ingredients
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Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Hydrating Treatment 33 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Deep Nourishing Treatment 20 ingredients
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