Mane Temp Check Heat Protectant Versus Joico Defy Damage Invincible Frizz-Fighting Bond Protector
Updated on October 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe heat protectants. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides
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
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mane Temp Check Heat Protectant 34 ingredients
Joico Defy Damage Invincible Frizz-Fighting Bond Protector 27 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Mane Temp Check Heat Protectant 34 ingredients
Joico Defy Damage Invincible Frizz-Fighting Bond Protector 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingVanillin
Masking
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Vp/Va Copolymer
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialC10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Alcohol Denat., Water, Sorbitol, Disiloxane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Arginine Hcl, Arginine, Phosphatidylcholine, Vanillin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Avena Sativa Peptide, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Vp/Va Copolymer, Diisopropyl Adipate, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
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.This peptide is extracted from oat. It has skin conditioning properties.
Peptides are great for boosting hydration.
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 BenzoateDisiloxane is a type of silicone.
We 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 ParfumSodium 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 BenzoateVanillin is the main compound of the vanilla bean. It is naturally occuring but can also be artificially created.
This ingredient exhibits antioxidant properties but is also a known skin-irritant.
Vanillism is the term of contact-dermatitis associated with the vanilla plant. The sap of the vanilla plant triggers skin irritation, swelling, and redness.
Learn more about VanillinWater. 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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