Side by side
Fairy Tales Rosemary Repel Conditioner vs Olaplex Nº.5CURL Bond Shaper Hydrating Curl Conditioner
92% function match · 5 of the 6 functions we compared match Formula overlap 5%. Fairy Tales Rosemary Repel Conditioner and Olaplex Nº.5CURL Bond Shaper Hydrating Curl Conditioner share 1 ingredient among each other's most prominent.
Which of these fits your hair?
We check your pattern, moisture need, scalp, fragrance tolerance, weight sensitivity and more against each formula — and say which one lines up.
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When each one is the right call
What each formula is built for, from its own ingredient list.
- Rosemary Repel Conditioner — maximum slip
- Nº.5CURL Bond Shaper Hydrating Curl Conditioner — maximum slip
Side by side
Every trait, aligned
One row per trait, read from each product’s own ingredient list and record. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a “no”.
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL Bond Shaper Hydrating Curl Conditioner
- Conditioner
- Prestige
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
- Maximum slipfor hair that tangles the moment it is wet
- Dry, thirsty hairhumectants and emollients both sit up front
- Cuticle-smoothing pHa pH adjuster brings it to the acidic range hair prefers
- Maximum slipfor hair that tangles the moment it is wet
- Dry, thirsty hairhumectants and emollients both sit up front
- Curly-method routinesno sulfates and no water-insoluble silicones
- Silicone-free routinesno silicones appear in the list
- Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
- Stretching wash dayswaxes stay until a detergent wash removes them
- Dry or very humid airwhere heavy humectants work against you
- Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
- Stretching wash dayswaxes stay until a detergent wash removes them
- Dry or very humid airwhere heavy humectants work against you
More facts about each one
- sulfate-free
- silicone-free
- curly-method compatible
Facts as we recorded them. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a "no".
The bottom line
The bottom line depends on your hair
Which of these two suits you is a question about your hair, not about them. The consultation answers it — and tells you what your routine needs around it.
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The detail behind the table
Where the readings above come from: the ingredient lists themselves, each brand’s claims checked against them, what owners report, and cost per ounce in context.
Shared and distinct ingredients
Shared and distinct ingredients
Computed from the ingredient lists as printed. "Shared" means both lists carry it; where it sits on each label is stated, because position is what tells you how much.
What both formulas carry
What only one of them carries
Rosemary Repel Conditioner
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Cetrimonium Bromide
- Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract
- Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil
- Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil
- Hydrolyzed Keratin
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Nº.5CURL Bond Shaper Hydrating Curl Conditioner
Full ingredient list — Rosemary Repel Conditioner (23)
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1
Water
- solvent
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2
Cetyl Alcohol
- fatty alcohol
- emollient
- thickener
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3
Stearyl Alcohol
- fatty alcohol
- emollient
- thickener
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4
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- humectant
- botanical extract
- gum
- Below about this point, order stops being meaningful — these are typically used at 1% or less.
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5
Caprylyl Glycol
- preservative
- humectant
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6
Cetrimonium Bromide
- conditioning agent
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7
Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract
- botanical extract
- 8 Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil
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9
Citric Acid
- pH adjuster
- hard-water chelator
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10
Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil
- botanical extract
- essential oil
- fragrance
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11
Fragrance
- fragrance
- declared fragrance
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12
Geranium Maculatum Extract
- botanical extract
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13
Glycerin
- humectant
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14
Hydrolyzed Keratin
- film former
- protein
- hydrolysed protein
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15
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
- botanical extract
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16
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
- botanical extract
- essential oil
- fragrance
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17
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
- botanical extract
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18
Phenoxyethanol
- preservative
- 19 Pimpinella Anisum (Anise) Seed Oil
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20
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
- botanical extract
- antioxidant
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21
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
- botanical extract
- essential oil
- fragrance
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22
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
- emollient
- light ester
- oil
- wax
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23
Sorbic Acid
- preservative
Full ingredient list — Nº.5CURL Bond Shaper Hydrating Curl Conditioner (62)
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1
Water
- solvent
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2
Cetearyl Alcohol
- fatty alcohol
- emollient
- thickener
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3
Glycerin
- humectant
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4
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- conditioning agent
- emulsifier
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5
C13-15 Alkane
- emollient
- solvent
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6
Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- conditioning agent
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7
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
- light ester
- emollient
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8
Cetyl Esters
- light ester
- emollient
- thickener
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9
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
- emollient
- oil
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10
Polyquaternium-37
- conditioning agent
- film former
- polymer
- thickener
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11
Cetrimonium Chloride
- conditioning agent
- cleanser
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12
Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride
- conditioning agent
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13
Polyester-37
- film former
- polymer
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14
SH-Oligopeptide-281 SP
- protein
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15
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes
- oil
- emollient
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16
Panthenol
- humectant
- conditioning agent
- vitamin
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17
Polyquaternium-10
- conditioning agent
- film former
- polymer
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18
Quaternium-87
- conditioning agent
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19
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
- botanical extract
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20
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
- botanical extract
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21
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- oil
- emollient
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22
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract
- gum
- film former
- botanical extract
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23
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
- humectant
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24
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- oil
- emollient
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25
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
- oil
- emollient
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26
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
- oil
- emollient
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27
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
- wax
- film former
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28
Jojoba Esters
- wax
- light ester
- emollient
- Below about this point, order stops being meaningful — these are typically used at 1% or less.
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29
Tocopherol
- antioxidant
- vitamin
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30
Pentylene Glycol
- humectant
- solvent
- preservative
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31
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
- emollient
- sealant
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32
Acacia Senegal Gum
- gum
- thickener
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33
Propanediol
- humectant
- solvent
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34
Ethyl Linoleate
- light ester
- emollient
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35
Ethyl Oleate
- light ester
- emollient
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36
Caprylic Acid
- preservative
- emulsifier
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37
Xylitol
- humectant
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38
Lactic Acid
- pH adjuster
- humectant
- exfoliant
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39
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- conditioning agent
- polymer
- gum
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40
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
- emulsifier
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41
Hydroxypropylcellulose
- gum
- thickener
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42
Ethylhexylglycerin
- preservative
- emollient
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43
Polyglycerin-3
- humectant
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44
styrene/butadiene copolymer
- film former
- polymer
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45
Propylene Glycol
- humectant
- solvent
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46
Phenethyl Alcohol
- preservative
- fragrance
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47
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- antioxidant
-
48
Fragrance
- fragrance
- declared fragrance
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49
Phenoxyethanol
- preservative
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50
Chlorphenesin
- preservative
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51
Sodium Chloride
- salt
- thickener
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52
Citric Acid
- pH adjuster
- hard-water chelator
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53
Gluconolactone
- humectant
- exfoliant
- hard-water chelator
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54
Sodium Benzoate
- preservative
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55
Benzyl Alcohol
- preservative
- solvent
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56
Potassium Sorbate
- preservative
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57
Sodium Hydroxide
- pH adjuster
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58
Citral
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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59
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
- botanical extract
- essential oil
- fragrance
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60
Hexyl Cinnamal
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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61
Limonene
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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62
Menthol
- fragrance
- active
Claims check
What each brand says, against what each formula shows
Claims are quoted from each brand. We only mark one supported, partly supported, or conflicting when that product’s ingredient list actually speaks to it.
Rosemary Repel Conditioner
Proprietary blend of rosemary, citronella, tea tree, geranium and peppermint oils helps defend against unwanted pests
Stated by brandCheck the position, not the name.Jojoba, Chamomile and Lavender extracts hydrate and soothe the scalp
SupportedHelps hair feel hydrated.Gentle enough for everyday use. No harsh chemicals or toxins
Stated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.Over 98% natural ingredients
Stated by brandOnly the brand’s testing shows this.Sulfate-free, paraben free, phthalate free, gluten free, soy free, dairy free and nut free
Stated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.
Nº.5CURL Bond Shaper Hydrating Curl Conditioner
Instantly strong, infinitely defined, 7-day hydrated curls
SupportedHelps hair feel hydrated.Clinically proven: stronger hair/less breakage in 1 use; defined curl pattern in 1 use
Stated by brandOnly the brand’s testing shows this.50% less frizz in high humidity; 96% agree hair was easier to detangle
Stated by brandOnly the brand’s testing shows this.Seals the cuticle to lock in hydration and block out damage and frizz
SupportedHelps hair feel hydrated.
What owners say
What people report
Recurring themes our researchers wrote in their own words from sourced reviews. We do not store or scrape star ratings, and we never balance one product’s themes against another’s by inventing them.
Olaplex Nº.5CURL Bond Shaper Hydrating Curl Conditioner draws complaints about weight and breakage.
Rosemary Repel Conditioner
Many reviewers, mostly parents of school-age children, credit regular use with helping prevent head lice or clear an active infestation, and several say they have relied on the line for years.
parents using it as part of a school lice-prevention routineA smaller but recurring complaint reports noticeably increased shedding or hair loss after weeks of daily use.
reviewers using it every school morning for an extended stretchA recurring complaint is that daily use did not prevent lice or nits from appearing, leaving some reviewers doubting the repellent claim.
parents who kept finding lice despite consistent useThe scent is frequently praised as pleasant, though a couple of reviewers who otherwise like the product say it comes on strong.
parents applying it to kids' hair regularlyNº.5CURL Bond Shaper Hydrating Curl Conditioner
Reviewers with curly hair describe the conditioner as rich and moisturizing yet rinsing out cleanly without weighing curls down
curly-hair reviewersReviewers using the full Nº.4/Nº.5 curl system together report improved curl definition and reduced frizz, including on chemically-altered or post-chemo curl texture
reviewers with atypical/newly-curly hair textureReviewers report hair feels noticeably softer, more hydrated, and easier to detangle/comb through after use
A minority of reviewers report disappointment relative to Olaplex's core Bond Maintenance line, describing hair left feeling coarse/hay-like
Some reviewers with low-porosity or fine/oily hair report the system feels heavy or greasy and does not work well for their hair type
low-porosity/fine or oily hair reviewersPrice check
Cost per ounce, in context
Cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in. Value labels are computed from that percentile and from how many products that do the same job cost less; they are comparisons, not judgements about a brand.
$3.02/oz vs $4.73/oz — Olaplex Nº.5CURL Bond Shaper Hydrating Curl Conditioner costs about 1.6× more per ounce than Fairy Tales Rosemary Repel Conditioner.
Every mark sits on one distribution because these are compared against the same set: 689 conditioners with a computable unit price.
Computed from cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, and from how many products that do the same job cost less. It is a comparison, not a judgement about the brand.
Compare with something else
Close formulas to each of these, as their own comparison pages.
Rosemary Repel Conditioner · Nº.5CURL Bond Shaper Hydrating Curl Conditioner · All conditioners in the library
How this page was made
- This page is assembled from the same researched records the individual product pages render: identity, each ingredient list as printed, each brand's own claims, dated price observations, and review themes written in our researchers' own words. Nothing on it is written per comparison.
- We do not rank these against each other. Which of them suits you depends on your hair, and that is what the consultation works out.
- The formula similarity percentage is a stored, precomputed number: position-weighted overlap of the two ingredient lists blended with agreement on the attributes we derive. It measures how alike two formulas are, not how well either works.
- The value band is a fixed label over two stored numbers: this product’s cost per ounce as a percentile of every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in, and how many products we score as doing the same job cost at least a quarter less per ounce.
- The "Is this right for you?" panel reads only your own consultation answers, and it applies exactly the filters our recommendation engine applies. It is computed when you load the page and is never stored on it.
- 9 sources were consulted across the products on this page.
- Ingredient order tells you relative amount only above roughly 1%. Prices are observations on the dates shown and change without notice. We do not sell these products and take no placement fees.
- This is cosmetic information, not medical advice, and nothing here diagnoses or treats a health condition.
- This particular combination is not listed in our sitemap: we only submit pairs of comparable products that our similarity data says people would actually weigh against each other.
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