L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair 10 In 1 Perfecting Multipurpose Spray Versus Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil
Updated on April 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both hair oils. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair 10 In 1 Perfecting Multipurpose Spray 9 ingredients
Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil 8 ingredients
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L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair 10 In 1 Perfecting Multipurpose Spray 9 ingredients
Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil 8 ingredients
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
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 CinnamalParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair 10 In 1 Perfecting Multipurpose Spray 9 ingredients
Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil 8 ingredients
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L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair 10 In 1 Perfecting Multipurpose Spray 9 ingredients
Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil 8 ingredients
it’s a nice hair oil, but it’s too expensive imo. delivers great results, but you can get the same results with some cheaper products.
