REDKEN Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5 Minute Liquid Mask Versus L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask

REDKEN Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5 Minute Liquid Mask Versus L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask Detailed comparison of REDKEN Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5 Minute Liquid Mask versus L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask. No key ingredients Water Cetearyl Alcohol Behentrimonium Chloride Dimethicone Amodimethicone Isopropyl Alcohol Sodium Citrate Glycerin Citric Acid C15-19 Alkane Dicetyldimonium Chloride Parfum Phenoxyethanol Cetyl Esters Hydroxypropyl Guar Limonene Trideceth-6 Dilauryl Thiodipropionate Cetrimonium Chloride Linalool Citronellol Trisodium Hedta Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Glycerin, Citric Acid, C15-19 Alkane, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Esters, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Limonene, Trideceth-6, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Linalool, Citronellol, Trisodium Hedta Isopropyl Myristate Triethanolamine Carbomer Polyquaternium-4 Potato Starch Modified Arginine 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 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. 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 about the viscosity. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient. Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This i