Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask versus L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask .
Published on December 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask 37 ingredients
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask 22 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask 37 ingredients
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask 22 ingredients
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L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask 37 ingredients
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask 22 ingredients
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate • Glycol Distearate • Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Glycerin • Parfum • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Decyl Glucoside • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Coco-Betaine • Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer • Amodimethicone • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Polyquaternium-7 • Polyquaternium-10 • Carbomer • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Chloride • Limonene • Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate • Propylene Glycol • Salicylic Acid • Benzoic Acid • Polysorbate 21 • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool • Trideceth-6 • C12-13 Pareth-23 • C12-13 Pareth-3 • Citral • Geraniol • Glycine • Tocopherol • Cetrimonium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Amodimethicone • Cetyl Esters • Isopropyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Trideceth-6 • Linalool • Lactic Acid • Hexyl Cinnamal • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • Cetrimonium Chloride • Limonene • Sodium Hydroxide • Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • CI 19140 • CI 15985 • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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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'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.
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'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.
Amodimethicone is a type of silicone.
L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideL'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 17.
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'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 16.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalL'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.
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'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 28.
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.
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L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 29.
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 10.
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'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 36.
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.
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'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 37.
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 9.
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L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask 37 ingredients
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask 22 ingredients
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L'Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Hair Mask 37 ingredients
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L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Protein Treatment Hair Mask 22 ingredients
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