L'Oréal Professionnel Silver Anti-Brass Purple Conditioner Versus Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Conditioner for Frizzy Hair
Updated on April 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
L'Oréal Professionnel Silver Anti-Brass Purple Conditioner 20 ingredients
Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Conditioner for Frizzy Hair 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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L'Oréal Professionnel Silver Anti-Brass Purple Conditioner 20 ingredients
Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Conditioner for Frizzy Hair 21 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ethanolamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Magnesium Acetate
BufferingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Behentrimonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Amodimethicone, Sclerotium Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Ethanolamine, Citric Acid, CI 60730, Benzyl Salicylate, Trideceth-6, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Magnesium Acetate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Arginine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Serine
Masking
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Glycerin, Cetyl Esters, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Trideceth-6, Phenoxyethanol, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Citric Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Serine, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateCetearyl 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 AlcoholThis 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.
Chlorhexidine Digluconate is a preservative.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidParfum 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.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-6 yet.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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