Wella Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue Versus Orbis Treatment Hair Water
Updated on September 22, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both leave-in treatments. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Wella Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue 28 ingredients
Orbis Treatment Hair Water 23 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
At a glance
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Wella Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue 28 ingredients
Orbis Treatment Hair Water 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Amodimethicone
Quaternium-80
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Malic Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingSqualane
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Histidine
Humectant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Geraniol
Perfuming
Lecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Water, Propylene Glycol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Quaternium-80, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Parfum, Malic Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Methylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trideceth-12, Squalane, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Oleic Acid, Linalool, Histidine, Citronellol, Citric Acid, Geraniol, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Amodimethicone
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Creatine
Skin ConditioningCetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Ceteth-20
CleansingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Water, Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Sodium Citrate, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Steartrimonium Chloride, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Creatine, Cetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Propanediol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Gamma-Docosalactone, Phytosterols, Ceteth-20, Isopropyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
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%.
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIsopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanol 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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Orbis Treatment Hair Water 23 ingredients
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