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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream versus Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair .

Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on October 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 17 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Styling Creams & Spray French Brand France
Leave-in Treatment French Brand France

Styling Creams & Spray

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

Leave-in Treatment

Leave In Treatments

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

Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

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

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.

It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.

The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.

Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.

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L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Amodimethicone is a type of silicone.

L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

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L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Guar.

L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Liked

This 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%.

L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 12.

8
What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Trideceth-6.

L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does:

We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-4.

L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 17.

12
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.

This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.

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.

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L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 15.

13
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 8.

14

We don't have a description for Potato Starch Modified.

L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 10.

15
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Preservative
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.

Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.

L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 19.

17
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Parfum

L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair contains this as ingredient number 24.

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L'Oreal Elvital Dream Length No Haircut Cream 30 ingredients

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Kérastase Blond Absolu Overnight Recovery Treatment for Lightened Hair 24 ingredients

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