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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Hair Treatment versus Olaplex Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on November 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe hair serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Hair Serum British Brand United Kingdom
Hair Serum American Brand United States

Hair Serum

Liquid-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.

Hair Serum

Liquid-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.

Price

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Starts at $27.15

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
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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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The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

Olaplex Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 3.

Olaplex Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
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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The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.

Olaplex Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
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.

The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 5.

Olaplex Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 8.

Olaplex Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.

The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 10.

Olaplex Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

7
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 12.

Olaplex Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

67% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Hair Treatment 12 ingredients

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Olaplex Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum 30 ingredients

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