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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo versus Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo .

Last updated on December 01, 2023. Published on December 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Shampoo American Brand United States
Shampoo Indian Brand India

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Price

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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

AHA
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterSodium Lauroyl Methyl IsethionateCocamidopropyl HydroxysultainePotassium Cocoyl GlycinateDisodium Cocoyl GlutamatePotassium CocoateSodium Lauroyl SarcosinateGlycereth-26Decyl GlucosideParfumPhenoxyethanolCocamidopropylamine OxideSodium Cocoyl GlutamateGlycol DistearateDisodium Laureth SulfosuccinateMethyl Gluceth-20Acrylates CopolymerPeg-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateAmodimethiconePolyquaternium-10 Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerinSodium Lauryl SulfoacetateDivinyldimethicone/Dimethicone CopolymerChlorphenesinPolyquaternium-11Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideC11-15 Pareth-7Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateLaureth-9GlycerinTrideceth-12PanthenolHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl SilanetriolC12-13 Pareth-3C12-13 Pareth-23Helianthus Annuus Seed OilTocopherolPseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract FiltrateArgania Spinosa Kernel OilRice Ferment FiltratePrunus Armeniaca Kernel OilQuaternium-95PropanediolHelianthus Annuus Seed ExtractPeg-8Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol DimaleateEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractPunica Granatum ExtractOriganum Vulgare Leaf ExtractMusa Sapientum Fruit ExtractMorinda Citrifolia Fruit ExtractSodium HyaluronatePeg-8/Smdi CopolymerArctium Lappa Root ExtractSodium PolyacrylatePalmitoyl Myristyl SerinateCitralHexyl CinnamalLimoneneBiotinPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

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.

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!

Learn more about Water

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil. As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is also commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and shaving foam. It is amphiphilic, meaning it loves both water and fats.

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.

It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.

Decyl Glucoside also helps stabilize the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.

This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.

Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.

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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
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.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Glycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.

It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.

It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.

Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Glycol Distearate

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate.

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Amodimethicone is a type of silicone.

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.

This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.

For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.

Learn more about Polyquaternium-10

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 42.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 49.

10
What it does: Cleansing, Foaming

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate is an organic salt with a naturally sweet odor.

In cosmetics, this ingredient is used to increase the volume of foam. It is also an emulsifier and cleansing agent.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate helps reduce the surface tension of dirt, oil, and other pollutants.

Cosmetic Ingredient Review found this ingredient to irritate the eyes and skin in concentrations of 0.18% and 0.7%.

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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for C11-15 Pareth-7.

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 28.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 43.

12
What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 50.

13
What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Laureth-9.

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 30.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 44.

14
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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 31.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Trideceth-12.

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 32.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 48.

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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.

Learn more about Panthenol

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 33.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for C12-13 Pareth-3.

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 35.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 39.

18
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for C12-13 Pareth-23.

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 36.

Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex Hair Treatment Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 38.

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

25% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet
46% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 63 ingredients

2.6 /5
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2 months ago · Combination Skin
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You honestly shouldn’t be using this unless you have color treated hair, which is something I realized after using this for awhile. This is very...

You honestly shouldn’t be using this unless you have color treated hair, which is something I realized after using this for awhile. This is very heavy, I found that it weighed my hair down and made it look lifeless.

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