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OI Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion vs Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil: which is better?

This comparison comes down to a featherlight, non-greasy finish for fine hair versus added frizz control and a heat-styling finish.

The quick answer

Depends what you need

  • Rated higher: OI Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion — 90 vs 84 nextscore
  • More reviewed: No.7 Bonding Oil — 232 vs 38 verdicts

Davines OI Oil suits fine hair seeking a featherlight, non-greasy finish; Olaplex No.7 adds frizz control and a heat-styling finish.

Choose OI Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion if

  • fine hair that needs a featherlight finish without greasy or sticky lengths

Choose Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil if

  • frizz-prone hair needing shine and a heat-styling finisher
  • you want to tame frizz without greasy residue

At a glance

OI Oil Absolute Beautifying PotionOlaplex No.7 Bonding Oil
$0.42/ml$0.98/ml
90 · 38 verdicts84 · 232 verdicts

What Reddit says

OI Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion

What Reddit likes

  • Featherlight silicone finish for fine hair
  • Doesn't turn lengths greasy or sticky
  • A tiny drop lasts ages
See the Reddit threads on OI Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion

Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil

What Reddit likes

  • Featherlight silicone finish for fine hair
  • Tames frizz without greasy residue
  • Heat-styling finisher rated to 450°F

Watch out for

  • Too much turns fine hair greasy or stringy
  • Silicone buildup can leave hair oily
  • Fragrance and scalp reactions bother some users
See the Reddit threads on Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil
Compare full ingredient lists · 5 in common

In both · 5

  1. Tocopherol
  2. Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
  3. Citronellol
  4. Linalool
  5. Limonene

Only in OI Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion · 19

  1. Cyclopentasiloxane
  2. Disiloxane
  3. Dimethiconol
  4. Cyclohexasiloxane
  5. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
  6. Parfum / Fragrance
  7. Bixa Orellana Seed Extract
  8. Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
  9. Hexamethylindanopyran
  10. Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
  11. Acetyl Cedrene
  12. Terpineol
  13. Methyl Salicylate
  14. Lavandula Oil/Extract
  15. Geraniol
  16. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
  17. Camphor
  18. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
  19. Linalyl Acetate

Only in Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil · 16

  1. Dimethicone
  2. Isohexadecane
  3. C13-14 Isoalkane
  4. Coco-Caprylate
  5. Phenyl Trimethicone
  6. Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
  7. Propanediol
  8. Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
  9. Beta-Carotene
  10. Punica Granatum Seed Oil
  11. Water/Aqua/Eau
  12. Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
  13. Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
  14. Fragrance (Parfum)
  15. Citral
  16. Hexyl Cinnamal

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