Hairitage Fry No More Heat Protectant Mist Versus CHI Haircare 44 Iron Guard Style and Stay Firm Hold Protecting Spray
Updated on April 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe heat protectants. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Hairitage Fry No More Heat Protectant Mist 15 ingredients
CHI Haircare 44 Iron Guard Style and Stay Firm Hold Protecting Spray 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Hairitage Fry No More Heat Protectant Mist 15 ingredients
CHI Haircare 44 Iron Guard Style and Stay Firm Hold Protecting Spray 24 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningOctylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Isododecane
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Spathodea Campanulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Alcohol Denat., Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Water, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Isododecane, Cetrimonium Chloride, Aminomethyl Propanol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Oryza Sativa Starch, Glycerin, Spathodea Campanulata Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Parfum
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAlcohol Denat., Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Silk, Tocopheryl Acetate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Panthenol, Aminomethyl Propanol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Water, Alumina, Silica, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, CI 77891
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.Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
We don't have a description for Hydrofluorocarbon 152a yet.
We don't have a description for Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer 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 ParfumWater. 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!
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