Kundal Honey & Macadamia Hydro-Intensive Protein Premium Hair Treatment - White Musk Versus L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Conditioner
Updated on February 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe conditioners. 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 anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kundal Honey & Macadamia Hydro-Intensive Protein Premium Hair Treatment 73 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Conditioner 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kundal Honey & Macadamia Hydro-Intensive Protein Premium Hair Treatment 73 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Conditioner 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingTrehalose
Humectant
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientC12-14 Sec-Pareth-7
EmulsifyingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Extract
EmollientHoney Extract
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Trideceth-10
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAsarum Sieboldii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract
MaskingPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipropylene Glycol, Trehalose, Steartrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Extract, Honey Extract, Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Cyclomethicone, Trideceth-10, Butylene Glycol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Silk Amino Acids, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Glycerin, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Propolis Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Amodimethicone
Parfum
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingArginine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Benzoic Acid, Trideceth-6, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Hydroxide, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, CI 19140, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, CI 15985, CI 14700, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholThis ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilParfum 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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Kundal Honey & Macadamia Hydro-Intensive Protein Premium Hair Treatment 73 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil Conditioner 28 ingredients
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