Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment versus Ouai Leave in Conditioner .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on August 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Other Hair Cleanser
Other types of hair cleansers, such as cowash, prewash, and more.
Leave-in Conditioner
A type of no-rinse conditioner that hydrates the hair.
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment 18 ingredients
Ouai Leave in Conditioner 54 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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L'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment 18 ingredients
Ouai Leave in Conditioner 54 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
L'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment 18 ingredients
Ouai Leave in Conditioner 54 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Behentrimonium Chloride • Stearyl Alcohol • Citric Acid • Cetyl Esters • Sodium Citrate • Isopropyl Alcohol • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Polyquaternium-10 • Polysorbate 20 • Hydroxypropyl Guar • Linalool • Hexyl Cinnamal • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Quaternium-91 • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract • Tamarindus Indica Extract • Panthenol • Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • PCA • Glycine • Alanine • Serine • Valine • Isoleucine • Proline • Threonine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Histidine • Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer • Cetrimonium Chloride • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Polysilicone-29 • Behentrimonium Chloride • Myristyl Myristate • Silicone Quaternium-16 • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Butylene Glycol • Undeceth-11 • Butyloctanol • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Undeceth-5 • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Sodium PCA • Sodium Lactate • Phenylalanine • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Citronellol • Geraniol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Cinnamyl Alcohol • Citral • Linalool • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene
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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 WaterL'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ouai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholL'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ouai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinL'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ouai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ouai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 32.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidL'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ouai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 46.
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 ParfumL'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment contains this as ingredient number 10.
Ouai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ouai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 LinaloolL'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment contains this as ingredient number 15.
Ouai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 52.
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.
L'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ouai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 53.
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 LimoneneL'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ouai Leave in Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 54.
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L'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment 18 ingredients
Ouai Leave in Conditioner 54 ingredients
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