Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray versus Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray .
Published on January 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe hair sprays. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Hair Spray
Spray designed to help treat and style the hair.
Hair Spray
Spray designed to help treat and style the hair.
Ingredient Info
Amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray 19 ingredients
Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray 15 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray 19 ingredients
Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray 15 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray 19 ingredients
Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray 15 ingredients
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a • Alcohol Denat. • Butyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer • Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer • Water • Ethyl Ester Of Pvm/Ma Copolymer • Aminomethyl Propanol • Parfum • Lactamide Mea • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil • Glycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • N-Butyl Alcohol • Ppg-12 Dimethicone • Benzyl Benzoate • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene • Citronellol • Coumarin
Alcohol Denat. • Hydrofluorocarbon 152a • Water • Polyurethane-14 • Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer • Amp-Acrylates Copolymer • Panthenol • Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Triethyl Citrate • Aminomethyl Propanol • Parfum • Citronellol • Limonene • Citral
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Hydrofluorocarbon 152a.
Amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 1.
Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.Amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 2.
Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer.
Amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 4.
Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 5.
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!
Learn more about WaterAmika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 5.
Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 3.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
Amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 7.
Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 11.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumAmika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 8.
Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 12.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneAmika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 17.
Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 14.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolAmika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 18.
Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 13.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray 19 ingredients
Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray 15 ingredients
Usage
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Amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray 19 ingredients
Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray 15 ingredients
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