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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of REF Stockholm Heat Protection Spray N230 versus Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Flatliner .

Last updated on January 30, 2024. Published on March 29, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe heat protectants. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and oils

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Heat Protectant Swedish Brand Sweden
Heat Protectant German Brand Germany

Heat Protectant

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

Heat Protectant

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

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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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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

AHA
PHA

Benefits

Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

REF Stockholm Heat Protection Spray N230 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Flatliner contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
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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REF Stockholm Heat Protection Spray N230 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Flatliner contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
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.

REF Stockholm Heat Protection Spray N230 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Flatliner contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
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.

Learn more about Sodium Benzoate

REF Stockholm Heat Protection Spray N230 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Flatliner contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

29% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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