Joico Heat Hero Glossing Thermal Protector Versus Mane Temp Check Heat Protectant
Updated on August 22, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free heat protectants. They have a total of 8 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, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Joico Heat Hero Glossing Thermal Protector 17 ingredients
Mane Temp Check Heat Protectant 34 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
At a glance
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Joico Heat Hero Glossing Thermal Protector 17 ingredients
Mane Temp Check Heat Protectant 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isobutane
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingVa/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Alcohol Denat., Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isobutane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Va/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Benzoic Acid, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Parfum
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butane
Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
EmollientOctylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Undecane
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Tridecane
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialParfum
Masking
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingAvena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Pinene
Masking
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Trimethylbenzenepropanol
Masking
3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-Trimethyl-3-Cyclopentenyl)Pent-4-En-2-Ol
Perfuming
Vanillin
Masking
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Alcohol Denat., Butane, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Undecane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Disiloxane, Tridecane, Water, Panthenol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Parfum, Aminomethyl Propanol, Avena Sativa Peptide, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Trimethylbenzenepropanol, 3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-Trimethyl-3-Cyclopentenyl)Pent-4-En-2-Ol, Vanillin
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.
Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateWe don't have a description for Hydrofluorocarbon 152a yet.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneWe 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.
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