Sun Bum Heat Protector Versus CHI Haircare Know It All Multitasking Hair Protector
Updated on January 08, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe heat protectants. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sun Bum Heat Protector 24 ingredients
CHI Haircare Know It All Multitasking Hair Protector 36 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sun Bum Heat Protector 24 ingredients
CHI Haircare Know It All Multitasking Hair Protector 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Musa Sapientum Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Poloxamer 184
EmulsifyingPolysilicone-15
UV FilterParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Hexylene Glycol, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Musa Sapientum Pulp Extract, Musa Sapientum Peel Extract, Musa Sapientum Leaf Extract, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Poloxamer 184, Polysilicone-15, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, CI 19140, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Echinacea Angustifolia Extract
MoisturisingEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingPyrus Cydonia Seed Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSymphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTrigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterButeth-3
SolventSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tributyl Citrate
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Polysilicone-15, Buteth-3, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Panthenol, Polysorbate 20, Tributyl Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Linalool, CI 61565, CI 16035, CI 17200
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidHexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Polysilicone-15 is a chemical UV filter that absorbs UV-B rays. It is a photostable ingredient often used to boost SPF factor and protect products from UV-induced deterioration.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
Polysilicone-15 is not water-soluble.
Learn more about Polysilicone-15Water. 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!
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