We compared two hair masks for dry and damaged hair: the Aussie SOS Supercharged Repair Hair Mask 500ml and the L'Oreal Professionnel Absolut Repair Gold Hair Mask 250ml.
What we looked at
Size, claims, use, and price per 100ml.
The verdict
If you want a large 500ml vegan tub at the lowest price, the Aussie SOS is the pick at £7.50, about £1.50 per 100ml. If you would rather pay £12.45 more for a salon-brand 250ml mask aimed at medium-thick dry hair, the L'Oreal Professionnel is the alternative, at £19.95, about £7.98 per 100ml.
A £7.50 500ml vegan repair mask for dry and damaged hair.
A £19.95 250ml gold repair mask for medium-thick, dry hair.
Aussie SOS Supercharged Repair Hair Mask 500ml for Dry and Damaged Hair — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 500ml repair hair mask for dry and damaged hair with Australian botanical ingredients, a vegan formula and PETA cruelty-free recognition, with the title claiming hydration for 100 hours. The listing gives few other specifications. Carries 4.6 stars from 1.3K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Much cheaper than the L'Oreal on these listings, at £7.50
- 500ml tub, about £1.50 per 100ml
- Vegan formula, recognised cruelty free by PETA
- Same 4.6 star rating as the L'Oreal
Worth knowing
- Little usage detail on the listing
- Smaller review history than the L'Oreal (1.3K vs 10.3K ratings)
Best for
- Buyers who want the lowest price per 100ml
- Anyone who wants a vegan formula
- Those with dry, damaged hair
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a salon-brand mask
- Anyone who wants the larger review history
L'Oreal Professionnel Absolut Repair Gold Hair Mask 250ml (Serie Expert) — Salon Brand
Intended for: Marketed as a 250ml gold hair mask from the Serie Expert range for dry, damaged and medium-thick hair, described as deeply nourishing and restoring softness with intense hydration. The listing says to apply to towel-dried hair after the matching shampoo and leave in for 3 to 5 minutes before rinsing. Carries 4.6 stars from 10.3K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Salon-brand Serie Expert mask
- Very large review history (10.3K ratings)
- Clear usage: 3 to 5 minutes on towel-dried hair
- Aimed at medium-thick, dry hair
Worth knowing
- Costs £12.45 more than the Aussie on these listings
- 250ml tub, about £7.98 per 100ml
Best for
- Buyers who want a salon-brand mask
- Anyone with medium-thick, dry hair
- Those who want the larger review history
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a large tub
