Leave in Produkte aus der Drogerie im Test

Product reviewed

The video is a drugstore “leave-in” hair care roundup—products such as masks, creams, sprays, and oils/serums that stay in the hair.

The creator tests and recommends multiple leave-ins across different price points and hair types.

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Key features & main recommendations (by product)

1) Jean & Len Intense Repair Peptide Leave-in Mask (hype pick)

• Claimed function: Helps rebuild damaged hair structure, similar to K18.
• Actives/positioning: Uses an ingredient set said to be the same active as the K18 Molecular Leave-in Repair Mask, and includes peptides; described as using natural ingredients.
• Price/value: Costs a fraction of K18.

Pros

• Very strong results for damaged hair
• “Extremely close” to K18 (near, not identical)
• Described as currently the richest drugstore leave-in and often sold out

Cons

• Not 100% the same effect/formulation as K18

Best for: Damaged hair—especially if you want K18-style peptide rebuilding.

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2) Ganier/Gen “Leave-in Peptide Intense Repair Hairmask”

• Works for: All hair types, including:
  • curly hair
  • fine hair
  • dyed hair
  • brittle/damaged hair
• Pros
  • Suitable for chemically treated hair (dyed/lightened)
  • Works even if you’re not using dye (also fine/undamaged hair)
• Cons
  • No major drawbacks mentioned; only the name is criticized as “cumbersome.”

Best for: Broad use—especially damaged and dyed hair across hair types.

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3) Barley Curls Bonding Repair Leave-in Cream (“Curly Girl safe”)

• Positioning: A bonding series for curls; described as Curly Girl safe and compared to Olaplex-style bonding.
• Emphasis: Unlike many drugstore curly products that rely on silicones/unsafe substances, this is framed as safer for curly routines.

Pros

• Best recommendation for curly hair, particularly dyed curly hair
• Naturally suitable for fine hair

Cons

• Packaging volume is low; curly hair needs a lot of product (“relatively little product in the packaging”)

Best for: Curly hair, especially dyed curly hair.

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4) OGX Bond Protein Repair Leave-in Mist (“quick fix”)

• Function: More like a bonding spray conditioner than pure heat protection.
• How to use for full benefits: If used only as “heat protection,” you get “half” the benefits. Creator suggests using it in methods like:
  • before washing
  • CWC-style routine (spray before cleansing/conditioning)

Pros

• Great mist distribution via a special spray head
• Helps build hair without weighing it down
• Suitable for fine dyed/bleached hair

Cons

• Under-delivers if used only as heat protectant

Best for: Fine color-treated hair and routines needing a light bonding/conditioning spray.

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5) Innerschaum (brand mentioned) Leave-in Serum (debated as not “must-have”)

• Price: Described as relatively expensive. Creator says it’s “worth the price,” though becomes more critical later regarding another serum category.
• Scope: Briefly mentioned as good; no detailed hair-type limitations in the excerpt.

Pros/Cons: Minimal info provided in the subtitles.

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6) Balea Molecular Care Leave-in Hair Mask (budget K18-like)

• Positioning: Compared to K18 (“also a K18 tube” / peptide builder) but focused on plant peptides/proteins.

Pros

• Similar performance level to much more expensive products (but “not quite as rich”)
• Strong value for price
• Not high-end, but “you can take it for the price”

Cons

• Not as rich/strong as premium equivalents
• Private label is “never really bad,” but not “luxury”

Best for: People who want K18-style peptide effect on a budget.

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7) Alverde Moisturizing Spray Conditioner (fine-hair-friendly)

• Type: Spray-on conditioner (a leave-in).
• Why recommended: Creator consistently favors this style for fine hair, since cream-heavy products can be unsuitable.
• Formula highlight: Free of “film-forming substances” typical of natural cosmetics, and described as “definitely very rich.”

Pros

• Works well for fine hair
• Spray format helps avoid heaviness

Cons

• Not much else mentioned

Best for: Fine hair that needs conditioner without weight.

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8) Balea Moisturizing Hair Milk (pump dispenser, all-rounder)

Pros

• Very light; not oily
• Hard to “overdose”
• Comes with a good pump dispenser
• Contains little alcohol but lots of panthenol
• Lots of moisturizing substances
• Suitable for all hair types (curly, fine, dyed, thick, short/long, extensions)
• Labeled a must-have for the routine at its price (“very reasonable price”)

Cons

• None stated

Best for: A safe everyday all-hair-types leave-in/conditioner.

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9) Garnier/Dean Gas Foundation “Leave-in Serum” (expensive and not for everyone)

• Status: Called not a must-have, mainly due to price and suitability limits.
• Intended hair type: Fine textures (and also thicker textures).

Pros

• Described as a “good leave-in product” and relatively light

Cons (major)

• Uses film-forming substances that smooth/shine/protect but reduce “restore” qualities
• Disadvantages for curly hair and fine hair (even though it’s aimed at fine hair)
• Creator says it’s too expensive and money is better spent on 2–3 other products

Best for (implied): Not strongly recommended for very fine hair; questionable for curly/fine needs.

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Hair oil segment (leave-in oils / styling-like coating)

10) L’Oréal Elvital Oil Magic (quick shine/smooth ends)

• Clarification: Not treated as true “oil therapy”—more like styling.
• Function described: Adds shine and smoothness by sealing the ends.
• Formula characterization: Framed as mainly coating hair with silicones for a shiny/smooth effect; oils present are “not really nourishing.”
• Creator stance: Not a fan of silicone-heavy care, but considers this a small amount of styling product.
• Best for: Very damaged, color-burned hair that no longer shines naturally (including curly hair wanting that “cuticle layer” effect)

Best for: Shine/smoothing for color-damaged hair rather than deep nourishment.

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11) Garnier True Treasures “K Revival Elixir” (real curly-safe hair oil)

• Claimed benefit: A true hair oil (not heavy coating/film-formers).
• Curly Girl safe: Contains no substances described as film-forming or heavy.
• Effect: “Restorative oils” that help define curls and accentuate them.
• Value: Creator says it’s good for donation box/value for money.

Best for: Curly hair users who want oil-based curl definition without heaviness.

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Comparisons made in the video

• K18 comparisons:
  • Jean & Len Intense Repair Peptide Leave-in Mask ≈ K18 Molecular Leave-in Repair Mask
  • Balea Molecular Care Leave-in Hair Mask described as K18-like/peptide builder
• Curly bonding comparisons:
  • Barley Curls Bonding Repair Leave-in Cream compared to Olaplex
• Oil positioning:
  • L’Oréal oil framed as more styling/coating than “real” oil therapy
• OGX functional framing:
  • OGX is framed as more than heat protection—compared by function to bonding spray conditioner

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Overall pros/cons themes from the video

Pros highlighted

• Rebuilding/damage repair (peptides, bonding)
• Curly-safe bonding without typical silicone reliance (in the curly-specific line)
• Fine-hair suitability via light textures or sprays/milks
• Strong value picks under/around drugstore pricing

Cons highlighted

• Hard to identify hype vs what truly works for your hair
• Some expensive options may be less optimal for fine and curly hair
• Some products have film-formers that boost shine/smoothness but may not match all hair needs
• Packaging may be low—you may use a lot (noted for curly cream)

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Unique points mentioned (complete list)

• Leave-ins vary widely: creams, sprays, oils, bonding agents, peptides, moisturizers.
• It’s hard to separate hype from performance and match products to hair type.
• Jean & Len Intense Repair Peptide Leave-in Mask is heavily hyped/sold out and K18-like with peptides.
• Jean & Len is said to have a similar active ingredient to K18 and uses natural ingredients; cheaper than K18.
• Ganier/Gen peptide intense repair suits all hair types including curly/fine/dyed/brittle hair.
• Barley Curls Bonding Repair Leave-in Cream is “Curly Girl safe” and bonding-series like Olaplex.
• Barley curls avoids common curly-girl-unfriendly ingredients like silicones (as framed in the video).
• Barley curls cream works best for curly (especially dyed); naturally suitable for fine hair but uses a lot due to lower volume.
• OGX Bond Protein Repair Leave-in Mist is like bonding spray conditioner; mist head distributes well.
• OGX should be used beyond heat protection (e.g., before washing/CWC).
• Innerschaum product: good but expensive.
• Balea Molecular Care is K18-like peptide builder with plant peptides/proteins; not as rich but strong value.
• Alverde moisturizing spray conditioner is recommended for fine hair; avoids film-formers typical of natural cosmetics and is rich.
• Balea moisturizing hair milk is lightweight, non-oily, non-easily overdosed; contains little alcohol, lots of panthenol; good pump; all hair types; “must-have.”
• “A Dean Gas Foundation” leave-in serum: film-formers; relatively light, but not a must-have due to price and lesser suitability for curly/fine (especially very fine).
• Hair oils had a past hype wave; interest shifted to newer categories.
• L’Oréal Elvital Oil Magic is a shine/smoothing end-sealer more than nourishing oil; mainly coating/silicone effect; useful for heavily color-damaged hair.
• Garnier True Treasures K Revival Elixir is curly-safe “real” oil: no film-formers or heaviness; defines curls; good value.

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Speakers/views

• Single speaker (the creator) delivers all product views and recommendations.

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Concise verdict / recommendation

• For damaged hair and K18-like peptide repair on a budget: Jean & Len Intense Repair Peptide Leave-in Mask.
• For curly hair (especially dyed curls): Barley Curls Bonding Repair Leave-in Cream (Curly Girl safe bonding concept).
• For an easy everyday option across almost all hair types: Balea Moisturizing Hair Milk (labeled a must-have).
• Avoid or be cautious with the expensive leave-in serum with film-formers if you have very fine or curly hair, since the creator says the money is better spent elsewhere.