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Soulfood Nourishing Mask vs Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment

Olaplex Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment edges out amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask, 7.9 to 7.8. It wins on formula, while the Soulfood Nourishing Mask is stronger on texture and feel and value.

Benefit fingerprints

What each one does.

amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

Olaplex Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

Side by side

Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
7.8Good
7.9Good
Results30% of score
8.0
8.0
Formula & ingredients20% of score
7.4
8.4
Texture & experience15% of score
8.3
8.2
Value20% of score
7.2
7.0
Community love15% of score
8.0
7.8
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$36.00/ 8 oz / 250 mlMid-range
$34.00/ 3.3 fl oz / 100 mlMid-range
Price per ounceLowest wins
$4.26 / oz
$10.05 / oz
What it does
  • Hydrating
  • Shine
  • Split ends
  • Damage repair
  • Frizz control
  • Hydrating
Made for
All hair types, Damaged hair, Color-treated hair
All hair types, Damaged hair, Color-treated hair
Format
Hair mask
Hair mask
Texture
Rich, creamy mask that the brand says never weighs hair down
Rinse-off pre-shampoo treatment applied generously to wet hair for three minutes
Fragrance-free
No — contains fragrance
No — contains fragrance
Claims
Vegan, Cruelty-free (brand-stated), Paraben-free, Sulfate-free
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Brand origin
🇺🇸 American beauty
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Dry, heat- or color-stressed hair that needs weekly conditioning
  • • Fine hair that wants a rich mask without heaviness
  • • Fans of amika's signature scent
  • • Bleached, colored or heat-damaged hair
  • • Anyone who skipped the old Nº.3 because of its long wait
  • • Protein-sensitive hair that still wants bond repair
Strengths
  • Rich, creamy mask that editors say doesn't weigh fine hair down
  • Works in 5–7 minutes or as an everyday conditioner
  • Vegan, cruelty-free, color-safe and free of sulfates and parabens, per the brand
  • Works in 3 minutes before shampooing
  • Protein-free and color-safe, per the brand
  • Built on Olaplex's patented bond-building ingredient
Watch-outs
  • Pricier than drugstore masks
  • Contains dimethicone and fragrance, which some routines avoid
  • Pricier than drugstore bond-repair pre-shampoos
  • An extra rinse-off step on wash day, unlike leave-in repair masks

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Soulfood Nourishing Mask or Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment?

Olaplex Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment edges out amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask, 7.9 to 7.8. It wins on formula, while the Soulfood Nourishing Mask is stronger on texture and feel and value.

Which is better value?

amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask works out to about $4.26 / oz and Olaplex Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment to about $10.05 / oz, based on typical non-Amazon retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.