Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nexxus Leave-In Lightweight Prep & Protect Hair Spray versus Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer .
Published on August 18, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Hair Spray
Spray designed to help treat and style the hair.
Hair Oil
Oil-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.
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Ingredient Info
Nexxus Leave-In Lightweight Prep & Protect Hair Spray 24 ingredients
Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer 32 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Nexxus Leave-In Lightweight Prep & Protect Hair Spray 24 ingredients
Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nexxus Leave-In Lightweight Prep & Protect Hair Spray 24 ingredients
Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer 32 ingredients
Water • Paraffinum Liquidum • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Parfum • Cyclopentasiloxane • Phenoxyethanol • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3 • Lactic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Dimethiconol • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Hydrolyzed Elastin • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Salicylate • Citronellol • Eugenol • Geraniol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Peg-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Distearyldimonium Chloride • Dimethiconol • Cetrimonium Chloride • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • BHA • Parfum • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool • Limonene • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNexxus Leave-In Lightweight Prep & Protect Hair Spray contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNexxus Leave-In Lightweight Prep & Protect Hair Spray contains this as ingredient number 3.
Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholNexxus Leave-In Lightweight Prep & Protect Hair Spray contains this as ingredient number 4.
Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumNexxus Leave-In Lightweight Prep & Protect Hair Spray contains this as ingredient number 5.
Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Nexxus Leave-In Lightweight Prep & Protect Hair Spray contains this as ingredient number 7.
Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Nexxus Leave-In Lightweight Prep & Protect Hair Spray contains this as ingredient number 13.
Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalNexxus Leave-In Lightweight Prep & Protect Hair Spray contains this as ingredient number 22.
Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 LimoneneNexxus Leave-In Lightweight Prep & Protect Hair Spray contains this as ingredient number 23.
Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolNexxus Leave-In Lightweight Prep & Protect Hair Spray contains this as ingredient number 24.
Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Nexxus Leave-In Lightweight Prep & Protect Hair Spray 24 ingredients
Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer 32 ingredients
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Nexxus Leave-In Lightweight Prep & Protect Hair Spray 24 ingredients
Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer 32 ingredients
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