MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask Versus BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
Updated on June 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask 37 ingredients
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask 40 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask 37 ingredients
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Canola Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-37
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-98
EmollientSteareth-2
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Acetamide Mea
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Dihydrogenated Tallow Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Canola Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Parfum, Dimethicone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Oleate, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Ceteareth-20, Polyquaternium-37, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Quaternium-98, Steareth-2, Citric Acid, Dimethiconol, Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetamide Mea, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Dihydrogenated Tallow Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Potassium Sorbate, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
MaskingPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingSantalum Album Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCetyl Esters
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Brassica Alcohol, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Santalum Album Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Isododecane, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate, Citric Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilCetearyl 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 AlcoholCitric 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 AcidThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Parfum 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 ParfumWater. 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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MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask 37 ingredients
BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask 40 ingredients
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