Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector Versus Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector versus Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on April 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment

Hair Mask American Brand United States

Leave-in Treatment 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.

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Ingredient Info

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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector 27 ingredients

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment 44 ingredients

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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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector 27 ingredients

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment 44 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (6)

Acne Trigger

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (4)

Eczema (6)

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Ingredients Compared

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

Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector 27 ingredients

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment 44 ingredients

Water • Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate • Propylene Glycol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Phenoxyethanol • Cetyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Quaternium-91 • Sodium Benzoate • Cetrimonium Methosulfate • Cetrimonium Chloride • Parfum • Tetrasodium EDTA • Polyquaternium-37 • Benzyl Benzoate • Etidronic Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Phytantriol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Panthenol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate

Water • Cetyl Alcohol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Octyldodecanol • Stearalkonium Chloride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dicetyldimonium Chloride • C11-13 Isoparaffin • Dimethicone • Amodimethicone • Dimethiconol • Glycerin • Panthenol • Acetic Acid • Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer • Alcohol • Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters • Ceteareth-20 • Cetrimonium Chloride • Citric Acid • Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Isohexadecane • Isopropyl Alcohol • Magnesium Chloride • Magnesium Nitrate • Phenyl Trimethicone • Polyquaternium-37 • Ppg-1 Trideceth-6 • Propylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Quaternium-87 • Trideceth-15 • Trideceth-3 • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Trisodium Hedta • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

Water

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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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector contains this as ingredient number 1.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

Propylene Glycol

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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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector contains this as ingredient number 3.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 33.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector contains this as ingredient number 4.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 7.

Phenoxyethanol

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.

Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector contains this as ingredient number 6.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 42.

Cetyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Its main roles are:

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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector contains this as ingredient number 7.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector contains this as ingredient number 8.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 13.

Cetrimonium Chloride

What it does: Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Preservative

Community Rating: Liked

This 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.

Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector contains this as ingredient number 14.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 20.

Parfum

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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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector contains this as ingredient number 15.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 43.

Polyquaternium-37

What it does:

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We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-37.

Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector contains this as ingredient number 17.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 31.

Benzyl Benzoate

What it does: Antimicrobial, Perfuming, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.

As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.

Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.

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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector contains this as ingredient number 18.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 44.

Panthenol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector contains this as ingredient number 24.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 14.

Citric Acid

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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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector contains this as ingredient number 26.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 21.

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