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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray versus Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner .

Last updated on August 25, 2023. Published on August 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 27 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening 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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Heat Protectant American Brand United States
Leave-in Conditioner American Brand United States

Heat Protectant

These products protect hair from heat damage. Heat damage can come from curling irons, straighteners, other heat-tools, and the sun.

Leave-in Conditioner

A type of no-rinse conditioner that hydrates the hair.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 1.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.

Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.

Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.

Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.

This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.

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 Cocos Nucifera Oil

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 2.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Amodimethicone is a type of silicone.

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 3.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-37.

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 4.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Emulsifying

This ingredient is a complex mixture of esthers from phosphoric acid and cetyl alcohol.

It is an emollient and emulsifier. This ingredient is also commonly used in detangling hair products.

One in-vitro study found this ingredient to be effective at penetrating the skin barrier. Note the study focused on medicine delivery to the skin.

Learn more about Ppg-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 5.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 6.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.

Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate is a mixture of Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate and Propylene Glycol Dicaprate.

It is an emollient and helps hydate the skin.

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 7.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.

8
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Parfum

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 8.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Acetamide Mea.

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 9.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.

10
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 10.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lactamide Mea.

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 11.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.

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We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol.

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 13.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 34.

13
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ppg-1 Trideceth-6.

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 14.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 13.

14
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.

It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 15.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.

15
What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Trideceth-6.

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 16.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

Learn more about Tocopherol

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 18.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Xylose.

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 19.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 20.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Oleate is created from compounds in oleic acid and sorbitol. It is used to stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.

Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together, such as oils and water.

Sorbitan Oleate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also worsen oily skin.

Learn more about Sorbitan Oleate

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 22.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 20.

20
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.

This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Learn more about Isopropyl Alcohol

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 24.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 24.

21
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Preservative
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.

Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 25.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract comes from sunflower seeds.

Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E. Studies show sunflowers contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.

The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 26.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzophenone-4 is a water-soluble chemical sunscreen.

It protects in the UV-B range, but is considered a secondary UV absorber. This means that it needs to be paired with other sunscreen ingredients to provide effective protection.

Typically, it's used in cosmetic products to protect them from deterioration caused by UV rays. This is why you'll find it in a lot of products that aren't sunscreens.

Learn more about Benzophenone-4

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 28.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.

Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Learn more about Benzyl Alcohol

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 29.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Perfuming, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.

Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.

Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.

Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.

Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

Learn more about Geraniol

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 30.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 31.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 40.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.

Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray contains this as ingredient number 32.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 36.

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17% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
42% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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Pureology Strength Cure Miracle Filler Heat Protectant Spray 36 ingredients

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Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner 41 ingredients

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tsmeu

3 months ago · Dry Skin
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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...

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 and I definitely wouldn't say that this "transformed" my hair in any way. I also find that this is best combined with another heat protectant, as I noticed increased split ends after using a straightener whenever I was using this as my only heat protection.

In terms of results, this is among the top leave-in conditioners that I've tried though and I liked this enough that I would repurchase. The only reason I won't do that for now is because the Biolage All-in-One Coconut treatment spray is so incredibly similar in terms of results and ingredients and is usually cheaper where I live, so it just makes more sense to use that one. However, I'm glad to have a backup option in this if the Biolage were to be discontinued.

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