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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Repairing Conditioner versus Kracie Ichikami Smooth and Sleek Conditioner .

Published on August 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both conditioners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones

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Price

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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

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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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L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Repairing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kracie Ichikami Smooth and Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Amodimethicone is a type of silicone.

L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Repairing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Kracie Ichikami Smooth and Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.

3
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.

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L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Repairing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Kracie Ichikami Smooth and Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
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 Elvive Total Repair 5 Repairing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.

Kracie Ichikami Smooth and Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 31.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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L'Oreal Elvive Total Repair 5 Repairing Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 31.

Kracie Ichikami Smooth and Sleek Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 34.

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

13% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
34% have no rating yet

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