Kristin Ess Anti-Fade Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner, 8.45 fl oz — UV Color Shield & 450°F Heat Protectant

Kristin Ess+ Anti-Fade Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner is a lightweight, multi-benefit spray that helps protect color-treated hair from fading while adding moisture, shine, frizz control and heat protection up to 450°F.

This post-wash leave-in blends a Color Shield UV Complex with peptide technology and color-boosting hydrolyzed quinoa to support longer-lasting vibrancy. Designed to detangle, soften, and smooth hair without weighing it down, the formula targets common color-care concerns—UV exposure, heat styling, and environmental stressors—while staying free of sulfates and parabens. The scent is a warm honey-cream accord with almond and vanilla notes for a subtle salon finish.

How does this leave-in help keep color from fading?

The product combines UV-filtering ingredients with peptide support and quinoa-derived actives to defend dyed hair from light and environmental damage. Clinically tested tools showed measurable benefits for color retention and shine when included in the recommended regimen.

• Color Shield UV Complex reduces fade from sun exposure and pollution.
• Peptides help reinforce strand resilience to minimize color loss from breakage.
• Hydrolyzed quinoa enhances color vibrancy and surface gloss over time.

Can I use this on wet and dry hair and does it weigh hair down?

Yes—use it on wet hair as a pre-heat styling detangler or on dry hair for lightweight touch-ups to tame frizz. The formula is built to hydrate without heaviness, making it suitable for fine through thick textures and for straight, wavy, curly or textured hair.

• Apply to towel-dried hair before blow-drying for heat protection and smoothing.
• Spritz lightly on dry hair to control flyaways and refresh shine.
• Leaves hair manageable without sticky residue or buildup.

What styling protection does it provide during heat styling?

This leave-in functions as a heat protectant rated up to 450°F, helping reduce thermal damage during blow-drying, flat-ironing or curling. It also fights frizz and adds slip for easier combing and styling, improving finished texture and shine.

• Up to 450°F heat defense when used as directed.
• Anti-frizz agents smooth the cuticle for sleeker styles.
• Detangling and conditioning slip make styling faster and gentler.

Who is this for: Kristin Ess+ Anti-Fade Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner is made for anyone with color-treated hair who wants to extend salon color, reduce frizz, and protect hair from heat and sun without heavy silicones or sulfates. It suits all hair types and textures, especially those who style frequently or need lightweight daily moisture between salon visits.

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.