Olaplex No. 5P Blonde Enhancer Toning Conditioner Versus Seen Conditioner Fragrance Free
Updated on April 01, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Olaplex No. 5P Blonde Enhancer Toning Conditioner 19 ingredients
Seen Conditioner Fragrance Free 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Olaplex No. 5P Blonde Enhancer Toning Conditioner 19 ingredients
Seen Conditioner Fragrance Free 15 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
CI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Polyquaternium-7, Isopropyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, CI 60730
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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%.
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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCitric 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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