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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment versus Kérastase L'incroyable Blow-Dry Reshapable Hair Lotion .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on February 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe leave-in treatments. They have a total of 13 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 parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

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

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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

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (6)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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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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Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kérastase L'incroyable Blow-Dry Reshapable Hair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 7.

Kérastase L'incroyable Blow-Dry Reshapable Hair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 10.

Kérastase L'incroyable Blow-Dry Reshapable Hair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Amodimethicone is a type of silicone.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 11.

Kérastase L'incroyable Blow-Dry Reshapable Hair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Emollient, Moisturising
Community Rating: Disliked

Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 12.

Kérastase L'incroyable Blow-Dry Reshapable Hair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.

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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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Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 13.

Kérastase L'incroyable Blow-Dry Reshapable Hair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Acetic Acid is created during the process of fermenting ethanol. It is used to help adjust the pH of cosmetics.

The pH of your skin is important to maintaining a healthy barrier. This barrier keeps your skin hydrated and protects your skin from external factors such as bacteria.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 15.

Kérastase L'incroyable Blow-Dry Reshapable Hair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.

Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.

As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.

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Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 30.

Kérastase L'incroyable Blow-Dry Reshapable Hair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-37.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 31.

Kérastase L'incroyable Blow-Dry Reshapable Hair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ppg-1 Trideceth-6.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 32.

Kérastase L'incroyable Blow-Dry Reshapable Hair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 20.

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Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate is a mixture of Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate and Propylene Glycol Dicaprate.

It is an emollient and helps hydate the skin.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 34.

Kérastase L'incroyable Blow-Dry Reshapable Hair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.

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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.

Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 42.

Kérastase L'incroyable Blow-Dry Reshapable Hair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.

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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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Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment contains this as ingredient number 43.

Kérastase L'incroyable Blow-Dry Reshapable Hair Lotion contains this as ingredient number 37.

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

14% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet
8% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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