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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MoroccanOil Hydrating Conditioner versus Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner .

Published on November 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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Conditioner Brand
Conditioner American Brand United States

Conditioner

Moisturizing agents for hair.

Conditioner

Moisturizing agents for hair.

Price

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Starts at $26.00
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Starts at $14.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetyl Alcohol • Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate • Quaternium-91 • Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer • Cetrimonium Chloride • Glycerin • Isododecane • Cetyl Esters • Behentrimonium Chloride • Panthenol • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Phospholipids • Hydroxypropyl Guar • Dimethicone Peg-7 Isostearate • Glycine Soja Oil • Peg-7 Amodimethicone • Peg-45m • Amodimethicone • Disodium EDTA • Polysilicone-15 • Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil • C11-15 Pareth-7 • Sodium Polyacrylate • C12-13 Pareth-3 • C12-13 Pareth-23 • Vitis Vinifera • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil • Laureth-9 • Trideceth-12 • Butylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Acetic Acid • Sodium Acetate • Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate • Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate • Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment Filtrate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Quaternium-95 • Propanediol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Peg-8 • Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate • Punica Granatum Extract • Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract • Peg-8/Smdi Copolymer • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate • BHA • Silica • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Tocopherol • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Biotin • Citral • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Chlorphenesin • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Peg-4 Laurate • Peg-4 Dilaurate • Peg-4 • Etidronic Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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MoroccanOil Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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MoroccanOil Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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MoroccanOil Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.

Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 15.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Liked

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%.

MoroccanOil Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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MoroccanOil Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.

Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 38.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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MoroccanOil Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 24.

Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 70.

7
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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MoroccanOil Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 28.

Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 24.

8
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

Learn more about Chlorphenesin

MoroccanOil Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 29.

Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 69.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

MoroccanOil Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 30.

Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate

MoroccanOil Hydrating Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 31.

Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 61.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

18% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
40% have no rating yet

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MoroccanOil Hydrating Conditioner 34 ingredients

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Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner 75 ingredients

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