Andrew Fitzsimons Après Sexe Texture Spray Versus IGK Hair Good Behavior Spirulina Protein Anti-Frizz Smoothing Spray
Updated on October 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe styling creams & sprays. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Andrew Fitzsimons Après Sexe Texture Spray 22 ingredients
IGK Hair Good Behavior Spirulina Protein Anti-Frizz Smoothing Spray 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Andrew Fitzsimons Après Sexe Texture Spray 22 ingredients
IGK Hair Good Behavior Spirulina Protein Anti-Frizz Smoothing Spray 23 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethyl Ether
SolventZeolite
AbsorbentVp/Va Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Acetyl Triethyl Citrate
Masking
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Alcohol Denat., Dimethyl Ether, Zeolite, Vp/Va Copolymer, Glycerin, Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Caffeine, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Parfum, Acetyl Triethyl Citrate, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Benzophenone-4, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Butyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningVanillin
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningSilicone Quaternium-16
Skin ConditioningUndeceth-11
EmollientPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Butyloctanol
HumectantUndeceth-5
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat., Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Butyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Water, Vanillin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Silicone Quaternium-16, Undeceth-11, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Butyloctanol, Undeceth-5, Butylene Glycol, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hydrofluorocarbon 152a yet.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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Andrew Fitzsimons Après Sexe Texture Spray 22 ingredients
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