Four Reasons Nature Heat Protection Spray Versus Not Your Mother’s Smooth Moves Hair Priming Cream Anti-Frizz Heat Protector
Updated on January 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe heat protectants. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Four Reasons Nature Heat Protection Spray 9 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Smooth Moves Hair Priming Cream Anti-Frizz Heat Protector 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Four Reasons Nature Heat Protection Spray 9 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Smooth Moves Hair Priming Cream Anti-Frizz Heat Protector 21 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyquaternium-37
Polyether-1
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopentyldiol, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-37, Polyether-1, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein yet.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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