Bond Maintenance Conditioner No. 5 vs Pro-V Repair & Protect Conditioner: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

Olaplex Bond Maintenance Conditioner No. 5

Olaplex

Bond Maintenance Conditioner No. 5

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

D 67/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Water-based conditioning polymers, silicones, plant-derived conditioning agents

Confidence

72%

PossibleFragrance allergens and sensitizers

PossibleSilicone accumulation and buildup

Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Conditioner

Pantene

Pro-V Repair & Protect Conditioner

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

D 67/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

aqueous conditioning base (surfactants, humectants, emulsifiers)

Confidence

78%

PossibleFragrance allergens

PossibleMicroplastic or synthetic polymer buildup

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