Pantene Smoothing Recovery Hair Mask Versus Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pantene Smoothing Recovery Hair Mask versus Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask .

Last updated on November 03, 2023. Published on January 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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Pantene Smoothing Recovery Hair Mask

Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask

Hair Mask Swiss Brand Switzerland

Hair Mask 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.

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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Pantene Smoothing Recovery Hair Mask 16 ingredients

Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask 53 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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Pantene Smoothing Recovery Hair Mask 16 ingredients

Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask 53 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Ceramides (2)

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Anti-Aging (2)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

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

Pantene Smoothing Recovery Hair Mask 16 ingredients

Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask 53 ingredients

Water • Stearyl Alcohol • Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cetyl Alcohol • Parfum • Benzyl Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Histidine • Citric Acid • Panthenol • Panthenyl Ethyl Ether • Persea Gratissima Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone

Water • Dimethicone • Cetyl Alcohol • Persea Gratissima Oil • Glycerin • Stearyl Alcohol • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cetrimonium Bromide • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Quaternium-80 • Squalane • Rosa Canina Seed Extract • Ceramide AP • Ceramide NP • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium PCA • Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate • Arginine • Jojoba Esters • Panthenol • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil • Glycine • Alanine • Serine • Valine • Isoleucine • Proline • Threonine • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Histidine • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Phenylalanine • Aspartic Acid • PCA • Phosphatidylcholine • Citric Acid • Sodium Lactate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone • Propylene Glycol • Isopropyl Alcohol • Sodium Nitrate • Tocopherol • Parfum • Citral • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Pantene Smoothing Recovery Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

Stearyl Alcohol

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

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

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Pantene Smoothing Recovery Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

Behentrimonium Chloride

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%.

Pantene Smoothing Recovery Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.

Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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Pantene Smoothing Recovery Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.

Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

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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Pantene Smoothing Recovery Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 50.

Histidine

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Histidine.

Pantene Smoothing Recovery Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 9.

Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 34.

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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Pantene Smoothing Recovery Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 10.

Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 40.

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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Pantene Smoothing Recovery Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.

Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 23.

Persea Gratissima Oil

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.

Avocado Oil has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Avocado Oil is mostly made up of the glycerides of fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.

These fatty acids help hydrate and soften the skin. It may increase collagen content in the skin. Collagen helps keep your skin plump and firm.

Avocado Oil reduces inflammation and has not shown to clog glands.

Avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.

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Pantene Smoothing Recovery Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.

Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.

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