Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector Versus Revolution Beauty Plex 4 Bond Clarifying Shampoo
Updated on March 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector 27 ingredients
Revolution Beauty Plex 4 Bond Clarifying Shampoo 48 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector 27 ingredients
Revolution Beauty Plex 4 Bond Clarifying Shampoo 48 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose
EmulsifyingStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingQuaternium-91
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Cetrimonium Methosulfate
Antimicrobial
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-37
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Etidronic Acid
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Phytantriol
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
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
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyquaternium-39
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningMethicone
Emollient
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPCA
Humectant
Polyquaternium-10
Carbocysteine
AntiseborrhoeicPEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingSerine
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Pantolactone
Humectant
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Chloride, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium PCA, Coco-Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-39, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Methicone, Aspartic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, PCA, Polyquaternium-10, Carbocysteine, PEG-90m, Serine, Sorbic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Pantolactone, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Potassium Sorbate, Glutamic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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