L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair Versus L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask

L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair Versus L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask Detailed comparison of L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair versus L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask. No key ingredients Water Sodium Laureth Sulfate Cocamidopropyl Betaine Dimethicone Sodium Chloride Citric Acid Hexylene Glycol Sodium Benzoate Sodium Hydroxide Amodimethicone Carbomer Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Trideceth-10 Glycerin Salicylic Acid Glycol Distearate Linalool Mica PEG-100 Stearate Hexyl Cinnamal Phenoxyethanol Steareth-6 Coco-Betaine Trideceth-3 CI 77891 Limonene Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract Acetic Acid Fumaric Acid Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein CI 19140 Hydrolyzed Corn Protein Hydrolyzed Soy Protein CI 17200 Parfum Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Amodimethicone, Carbomer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-10, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Linalool, Mica, PEG-100 Stearate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-6, Coco-Betaine, Trideceth-3, CI 77891, Limonene, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Acetic Acid, Fumaric Acid, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, CI 19140, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, CI 17200, Parfum Isopropyl Myristate Triethanolamine Polyquaternium-4 Potato Starch Modified Hydroxypropyl Guar Behentrimonium Chloride Arginine Trideceth-6 Isopropyl Alcohol Cetrimonium Chloride Glycine Serine Tyrosine Glutamic Acid Coumarin Benzyl Alcohol Benzyl Benzoate Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone 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 Be the first to review 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 Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. 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. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. What it does: Dimethicone comes in different viscosities: Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties. Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions