L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask Versus Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque

L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask Versus Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Masque

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Isopropyl Myristate

Dimethicone

Amodimethicone

Triethanolamine

Phenoxyethanol

Carbomer

Polyquaternium-4

Potato Starch Modified

Hydroxypropyl Guar

Behentrimonium Chloride

Arginine

Trideceth-6

Isopropyl Alcohol

Cetrimonium Chloride

Linalool

Glycine

Serine

Tyrosine

Citric Acid

Glutamic Acid

Coumarin

Benzyl Alcohol

Benzyl Benzoate

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Parfum

Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Polyquaternium-4, Potato Starch Modified, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Behentrimonium Chloride, Arginine, Trideceth-6, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Linalool, Glycine, Serine, Tyrosine, Citric Acid, Glutamic Acid, Coumarin, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Parfum

Cetearyl Alcohol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Glycerin

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Stearyl Alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Panthenol

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Sodium Benzoate

Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract

Tocopherol

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Triethyl Citrate

Caprylyl Glycol

Benzoic Acid

Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Panthenol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Triethyl Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Parfum

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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.

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%.

Parfum 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.

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. Remember to stay hydrated!

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