L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask
Wella Ultimate Repair Protective Leave In
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L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask Versus Wella Ultimate Repair Protective Leave In

Hair Mask
Heat Protectant
French Brand France
German Brand Germany

Updated on April 18, 2025

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

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

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Ingredient Info

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L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask 26 ingredients

Wella Ultimate Repair Protective Leave In 35 ingredients

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What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask 26 ingredients

Wella Ultimate Repair Protective Leave In 35 ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask

Water

Skin Conditioning

Isopropyl Myristate

Emollient
3-5 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Amodimethicone

Silicon Icon

Triethanolamine

Buffering
2 / 0

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Polyquaternium-4

Potato Starch Modified

Hydroxypropyl Guar

Emulsion Stabilising

Behentrimonium Chloride

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Trideceth-6

Emulsifying

Isopropyl Alcohol

Solvent
0 / 0 Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cetrimonium Chloride

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glycine

Buffering
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Serine

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Tyrosine

Masking

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glutamic Acid

Humectant
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Coumarin

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconFragrance IconPreservative IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Benzyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Polyquaternium-4, Potato Starch Modified, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Behentrimonium Chloride, Arginine, Trideceth-6, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Linalool, Glycine, Serine, Tyrosine, Citric Acid, Glutamic Acid, Coumarin, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Parfum

Ultimate Repair Protective Leave In

Water

Skin Conditioning

Isohexadecane

Emollient

Isopropyl Palmitate

Emollient
3-4 / 1 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Polyacrylamide

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Emollient
May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Stearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconFragrance IconPreservative IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Steareth-21

Cleansing

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Malic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glyceryl Oleate

Emollient
Fragrance IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

PEG-23m

Emulsion Stabilising

Steareth-2

Emulsifying
2 / 2

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Laureth-7

Emulsifying

Oleic Acid

Emollient
May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Disodium EDTA

Citronellol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Histidine

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber
0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter IconMay cause irritation IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Geraniol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Lecithin

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Antioxidant
2 / 0 Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Water, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Parfum, Stearyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Steareth-21, Panthenol, Malic Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-23m, Steareth-2, Sodium Hydroxide, Laureth-7, Oleic Acid, Squalane, Linalool, Disodium EDTA, Citronellol, Histidine, Silica, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Citric Acid, Geraniol, BHT, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate

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Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask
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Ultimate Repair Protective Leave In
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When to use

L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask 26 ingredients

Wella Ultimate Repair Protective Leave In 35 ingredients

1 Routine
0% use in am
100% use in pm
100% use every day
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