Comparison between Olaplex No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum vs. Gisou Propolis Infused Heat Protecting Spray

Find out which product is better for your skin.

31 Ingredients 27

1
Water
1
Water
2
Propanediol
2
Alcohol Denatured
3
Betaine
3
(Mirsalehi Propolis Cera Wax) Cera Alba
4
Quaternium-22
4
Propylene Glycol
5
Sodium Hyaluronate
5
Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/​styrene Sulfonate Copolymer
6
Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
6
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
7
Cetrimonium Chloride
7
Honey
8
Panthenol
8
Panthenol
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Uniqueness21 out of 31
67.7%
Uniqueness17 out of 27
63.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 31
26%
chemical
18 out of 31
58%
natural
7 out of 27
26%
chemical
16 out of 27
59%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Betaine#3Sodium Hyaluronate#5Panthenol#8
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 5
Citric Acid#18Citral#26Hexyl Cinnamal#28Limonene#29Linalool#30
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Propylene Glycol#4Panthenol#8Alcohol Denatured#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Citric Acid#10Hexyl Cinnamal#25Limonene#26Linalool#27

Detailed view

Olaplex No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum vs. Gisou Propolis Infused Heat Protecting Spray
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

#2Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#2Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

Position 3

#3Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Betaine is used a lot in “organic” skincare products. It is a good moisturizer that not only hydrates the skin but also strengthens the cell membrane. This helps to lower the water loss over time. It also softens the skin and reduces irritation and redness. It’s often used at a 3-5% concentration depending on the product.

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#3(Mirsalehi Propolis Cera Wax) Cera Alba

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 4

#4Quaternium-22

Origin: chemical
Role: Antistatic agent, Film former, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#4Propylene 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
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 5

#5Sodium Hyaluronate

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Humectant
Moisturizing
Softening
Anti-aging
Rejuvenation
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Sodium Hyaluronate is an amazing component! It plays very important role in skin hydration process. It helps to maintain water balance and lower water loss. Scientists have found a direct dependence between the level of Sodium Hyaluronate in cells and skin aging. That's why this component is so much important. It must be in your routine if you want to have a healthy and fresh looking skin.

Some people think that Sodium Hyaluronate and Hyaluronic acid are different names of the same component, but it is not entirely correct. Hyaluronic acid is a different chemical but with similar effects. Actually, Sodium Hyaluronate is used in cosmetics much more often because it’s more stable and has much better resistance to oxidation.

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#5Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/​styrene Sulfonate Copolymer

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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