Comparison between Amika The Kure Intense Repair Mask vs. Olaplex Hair Perfector No 3

Amika

The Kure Intense Repair Mask

Olaplex

Hair Perfector No 3

Find out which product is better for your skin.

34 Ingredients 37

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Water

Cetearyl Alcohol

Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate

Cetyl Alcohol

Propylene Glycol

Isopropyl Myristate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Behentrimonium Chloride

Hydrolyzed Glycine Soja (Soy) Protein

Dimethicone

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Glycerin

Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)

Panthenol

Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)

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Uniqueness23 out of 34

67.6%

Uniqueness26 out of 37

70.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

8 out of 34

24%

chemical

24 out of 34

71%

natural

10 out of 37

27%

chemical

24 out of 37

65%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Glycerin^#7Panthenol^#8Butylene Glycol^#18

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Isopropyl Myristate^#4

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 4

Citric Acid^#25Isopropyl Alcohol^#26Benzyl Benzoate^#32Limonene^#34

Dry skin

Positive: 6Negative: 0

Propylene Glycol^#3Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)^#6Panthenol^#11Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil^#12Glycerin^#17Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#37

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#37

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#37Citric Acid^#34

Detailed view

Amika The Kure Intense Repair Mask vs. Olaplex Hair Perfector No 3

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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#2Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate

Origin: No information

Role: No information

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 3

#3Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.

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#3Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

Position 4

#4Isopropyl Myristate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent

Softening

Malassezia unsafe

Comedogenic rating [ 5 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Bad for oily skin

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#4Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 5

#5Behentrimonium Chloride

Origin: chemical

Role: Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Preservative

EWG Rating [ 4 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#5Hydrolyzed Glycine Soja (Soy) Protein

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant

Moisturizing

Cleansing

Softening

Anti-aging

Elasticity improvement

Rejuvenation

Regeneration

Protection

Hair structure improvement

Hair protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]