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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner versus Living Proof Full Conditioner .

Published on October 11, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Conditioner American Brand United States
Conditioner American Brand United States

Conditioner

Moisturizing agents for hair.

Conditioner

Moisturizing agents for hair.

Price

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Starts at $14.00
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Starts at $19.59

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
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterCetearyl AlcoholPpg-3 Benzyl Ether MyristateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl AlcoholOctyldodecyl RicinoleateQuaternium-91Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone CopolymerCetrimonium ChlorideGlycerinIsododecaneCetyl EstersBehentrimonium ChloridePanthenolParfumPhenoxyethanolPhospholipidsHydroxypropyl GuarDimethicone Peg-7 IsostearateGlycine Soja Oil Peg-7 AmodimethiconePeg-45mAmodimethiconeDisodium EDTAPolysilicone-15Camellia Sinensis Seed OilC11-15 Pareth-7Sodium PolyacrylateC12-13 Pareth-3C12-13 Pareth-23Vitis ViniferaCamellia Oleifera Seed OilPersea Gratissima OilCrambe Abyssinica Seed OilLaureth-9Trideceth-12Butylene GlycolCitric AcidAhnfeltiopsis Concinna ExtractIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateAcetic AcidSodium AcetateTocopheryl Linoleate/OleatePseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract FiltratePseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment FiltrateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHelianthus Annuus Seed OilQuaternium-95PropanediolHelianthus Annuus Seed ExtractPeg-8Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol DimaleatePunica Granatum ExtractMorinda Citrifolia Fruit ExtractPeg-8/Smdi CopolymerEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractPalmitoyl Myristyl SerinateBHASilicaSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateTocopherolPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateBiotinCitralHexyl CinnamalLimoneneHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinChlorphenesinPropylene GlycolSodium DehydroacetatePeg-4 LauratePeg-4 DilauratePeg-4Etidronic Acid

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!

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Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Living Proof Full Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Living Proof Full Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.

Living Proof Full Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.

It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.

Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.

Living Proof Full Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
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.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 15.

Living Proof Full Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.

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:

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Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 38.

Living Proof Full Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.

7
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.

This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.

Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.

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Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 66.

Living Proof Full Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 21.

8
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

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.

Learn more about Limonene

Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 67.

Living Proof Full Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

23% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
41% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner 75 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings

Living Proof Full Conditioner 23 ingredients

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