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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Smooth Force Leave-In Conditioner Spray versus Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner .

Last updated on August 25, 2023. Published on July 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both leave-in conditioners. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, scar healing and better texture

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

Leave-in Conditioner

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

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

AHA

Benefits

Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

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

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 Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Smooth Force Leave-In Conditioner 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: 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%.

REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Smooth Force Leave-In Conditioner Spray contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

3
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.

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REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Smooth Force Leave-In Conditioner Spray contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Amodimethicone is a type of silicone.

REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Smooth Force Leave-In Conditioner Spray contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

5
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium 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.

Sodium Benzoate 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.

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REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Smooth Force Leave-In Conditioner Spray contains this as ingredient number 9.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 38.

6
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.

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REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Smooth Force Leave-In Conditioner Spray contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

7
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Smooth Force Leave-In Conditioner Spray contains this as ingredient number 11.

Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 41.

8
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.

REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Smooth Force Leave-In Conditioner Spray contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

9
What it does: Emulsifying

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

REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Smooth Force Leave-In Conditioner Spray contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

10
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Xylose.

REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Smooth Force Leave-In Conditioner 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: 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.

REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Smooth Force Leave-In Conditioner Spray contains this as ingredient number 21.

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

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

14% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
24% 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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Reviews

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REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Smooth Force Leave-In Conditioner Spray 21 ingredients

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Pureology Color Fanatic Heat Protectant Leave-In Conditioner 41 ingredients

4.0 /5
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tsmeu

3 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

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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