Sephora Collection Repairing Hair Mask Versus L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Conditioner
Updated on November 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Sephora Collection Repairing Hair Mask 21 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Conditioner 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sephora Collection Repairing Hair Mask 21 ingredients
L'Oreal Elvive Bond Repair Conditioner 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Erythritol
Humectant
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Erythritol, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Dicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingCoco-Betaine
CleansingHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Steareth-6
EmulsifyingAcetic Acid
BufferingPEG-100 Stearate
Trideceth-10
CleansingTrideceth-3
EmulsifyingTrisodium Hedta
Limonene
Perfuming
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone, Cetyl Esters, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxycitronellal, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-6, Acetic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Trideceth-10, Trideceth-3, Trisodium Hedta, Limonene, Candelilla Cera, Linalool, Isopropyl Myristate, Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Parfum
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 AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
Learn more about ParfumSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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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