Living Proof No Frizz Smooth Styling Spray Versus Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner
Updated on January 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Living Proof No Frizz Smooth Styling Spray 26 ingredients
Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner 41 ingredients
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Living Proof No Frizz Smooth Styling Spray 26 ingredients
Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner 41 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolycitronellol T-Butyl Ether
EmollientDicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate
EmulsifyingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Coceth-7
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-61
Skin ConditioningAcrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
MoisturisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Polycitronellol T-Butyl Ether, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Oleyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Propylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Diisostearyl Malate, Glycerin, Coceth-7, Polyquaternium-61, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer, Parfum, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citronellol, Citral, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Amodimethicone
Polyquaternium-37
PPG-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientAcetamide Mea
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Lactamide Mea
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Xylose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Linalool
Perfuming
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningIsoeugenol
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Melanin
Skin ProtectingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-37, PPG-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Acetamide Mea, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Lactamide Mea, Dimethicone, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Butylene Glycol, Trideceth-6, Behentrimonium Chloride, Xylose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Linalool, Dimethiconol, Benzophenone-4, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Isoeugenol, BHT, Melanin, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, 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.
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 WaterPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 ParfumCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolIngredient Ratings
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Living Proof No Frizz Smooth Styling Spray 26 ingredients
Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner 41 ingredients
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Living Proof No Frizz Smooth Styling Spray 26 ingredients
Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner 41 ingredients
Holy Grail leave-in conditioner! Mega shiny, soft, and healthy looking hair. Ignore the instructions on the bottle and only use as below:
For medium length hair, on clean, damp, brushed hair: use 10 to 12 sprays on mids and ends of hair (not directly on the roots). Try to hold it a bit far away and get good coverage. Use on wash-day only
This made my hair feel really nice and smooth without weighing it down like a lot of leave-in products do (my hair is very fine so it gets easily weighed down). This also worked great for controlling static during the dry winter months. It's not really worth all the hype in my opinion though - the results were better than with most leave-in conditioners I've tried, but the difference isn't huge Show more
