Kristin Ess Anti-Fade Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner, 8.45 fl oz — Lightweight UV & Heat Protectant

Kristin Ess+ Anti-Fade Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner is a lightweight, peptide‑infused mist that hydrates, detangles, and helps protect color-treated hair from UV exposure and heat up to 450°F.

This multi-tasking leave-in blends moisture, shine, and defensive ingredients into one easy spray to keep salon color looking fresher between appointments. Built around a Color Shield UV Complex and peptide technology, the formula targets color retention, frizz control, and styling protection without heaviness or buildup. It’s sulfate- and paraben-free, vegan, and safe for a range of textures and porosities.

How does it preserve dyed hair color during daily styling?

The product combines UV-protecting actives with color-supporting peptides to reduce environmental fading and help strands maintain vibrancy over time. Regular use creates a lightweight barrier that guards pigment during sun exposure and heat styling.

• Color Shield UV Complex helps block UV-driven color breakdown.
• Peptides reinforce strand resilience to minimize color loss from damage.
• Hydrolyzed quinoa enhances shine and supports color retention.
• Formulation tested with instruments for fade and gloss performance.

Will this weigh my hair down or leave residue?

Designed as a weightless leave-in, it moisturizes without adding greasy buildup, making it suitable for fine through thick hair types. The spray texture distributes evenly so hair feels softer and smoother, not coated.

• Light formula absorbs quickly into wet or dry strands.
• No heavy silicones or sulfates to create buildup.
• Can be layered for more moisture without stiffness.
• Dries with a natural, soft finish and salon scent.

How does it protect hair from heat and manage frizz?

This leave-in acts as both a detangler and a heat shield, offering protection up to 450°F to reduce styling damage. It also smooths the hair surface to tame flyaways and make blowouts last longer.

• Heat-protectant ingredients defend against elevated styling temperatures.
• Anti-frizz agents reduce static and surface roughness.
• Improves manageability for easier brushing and styling.
• Works on wet hair pre-dry or as a touch-up on dry hair.

What hair types and routines benefit most from this leave-in?

Because it hydrates without weight and supports color, the formula suits a wide spectrum—from fine, low-porosity hair to thick, textured styles. It’s versatile enough for daily post-wash use or for targeted styling protection before heat tools.

• Ideal for color-treated hair seeking extended vibrancy.
• Good for straight, wavy, curly, and textured patterns.
• Works well as a pre-blowdry or as a midday anti-frizz mist.
• Sulfate- and paraben-free, vegan, and cruelty-free friendly.

Who is this for: If you dye your hair and want a single, easy step that hydrates, detangles, and defends color against sun and styling damage, this leave-in is built for you. It’s a practical pick for people who prefer lightweight, multi-purpose products that slot smoothly into everyday routines—whether you touch up frizz between washes, protect before heat styling, or aim to keep salon color brighter for longer.

Ingredients

water, c11-15 pareth-12, fragrance, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower oil, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, coco-glucoside, gelidiella acerosa extract, algin, carrageenan, chitosan, glycerin, panthenol, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, cetearamidoethyldiethonium succinoyl hydrolyzed pea protein, hypnea musciformis extract, sargassum filipendula extract, phenoxyethanol, cetrimonium chloride, trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, c11-15 pareth-7, c12-16 pareth-9, trideceth-12, citric acid, potassium sorbate, cetearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, quaternium-80, behentrimonium methosulfate, sorbitol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sorbitan oleate, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, alpha-isomethyl ionone.