I have two suggestions that have almost the same ingredients in a similar order as the previous formula of AIF (both are closer to it than the current formula,) but with a disclaimer: I haven't tried (or even bought) either of them yet. I was lucky enough to be able to stock up on the old formula locally as soon as I became aware of the change. But I still wanted to plan ahead for when I run out of it, so I did some "research."
I've noticed that a lot of products owned by Procter & Gamble (which Aussie is) have similar (sometimes even identical) ingredients across brands, so I focused my search on gels from P&G brands and found two. The first is only sold at Walmart (online & in stores:) NOU Styling Gel w/ Avocado Oil (linked below.) This is a curl-specific brand and is the closest in ingredients of the two, but might be a lighter hold (based on its reviews.)
The second is the Old Spice Swagger gel which might be a stronger hold than AIF (again based on reviews, and linked below.)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/NOU-Styling-Gel-For-Curly-Hair-8-fl-oz/261204828
https://www.amazon.com/Old-Spice-Hair-Styling-Swagger/dp/B01M1S7GS6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=349P0HK0N8MIU
I have two suggestions for replacement gels that have almost the same ingredients in a similar order as the previous formula of AIF (both are closer to it than the current formula,) but with a disclaimer: I haven't tried (or even bought) either of them yet. I was lucky enough to be able to stock up on the old formula locally as soon as I became aware of the change. But I still wanted to plan ahead for when I run out of it, so I did some "research."
I've noticed that a lot of products owned by Procter & Gamble (which Aussie is) have similar (sometimes even identical) ingredients across brands, so I focused my search on gels from P&G brands and found two. The first is only sold at Walmart (online & in stores:) NOU Styling Gel w/ Avocado Oil (linked below.) This is a curl-specific brand and is the closest in ingredients of the two, but might be a lighter hold (based on its reviews.)
The second is the Old Spice Swagger gel which might be a stronger hold than AIF (again based on reviews, and linked below.)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/NOU-Styling-Gel-For-Curly-Hair-8-fl-oz/261204828
https://www.amazon.com/Old-Spice-Hair-Styling-Swagger/dp/B01M1S7GS6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=349P0HK0N8MIU