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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask versus BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask .

Published on April 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

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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Hair Mask Brand
Conditioner American Brand United States

Hair Mask

Hair masks provide intense nourishment to your hair and usually need to be washed out. They can be used to treat specific hair conditions.

Conditioner

Moisturizing agents for hair.

Price

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Starts at $34.37
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Buy Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask

Starts at $39.00

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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

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

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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 Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask 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 Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

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 Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 37.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.

Argan Oil is an antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing ingredient.

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 Oil

MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.

BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is derived from guar gum.

It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.

MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.

BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.

6
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:

Learn more about Citric Acid

MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.

BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 33.

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

19% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask 37 ingredients

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BrioGeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask 40 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Frizz (1) Soft (1) Waves (1)
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Rheanne

1 month ago · Combination Skin
Review

great for my low porosity, greasy roots/dry ends hair. makes it super soft when applied after shampoo!

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