Amika Perk Up Ultra Oil Control Dry Shampoo Versus Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo - Original
Updated on February 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe dry shampoos. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Amika Perk Up Ultra Oil Control Dry Shampoo 19 ingredients
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Amika Perk Up Ultra Oil Control Dry Shampoo 19 ingredients
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Butane
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Tapioca Starch
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingBambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Butane, Alcohol Denat., Oryza Sativa Starch, Silica, Tapioca Starch, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Glycerin, Diisopropyl Adipate, Water, Citric Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Isobutane
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentPropane
Hydroxypropylcellulose
EmulsifyingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentDipropylene Glycol
MaskingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Citronellyl Methylcrotonate
Masking
Cellulose
AbsorbentWater
Skin ConditioningFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningZeolite
AbsorbentEthylcellulose
C12-15 Alketh-5
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingEthyl Linalool
Masking
Pentadecalactone
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Amyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Isobutane, Alcohol Denat., Oryza Sativa Starch, Propane, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Cellulose, Water, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Zeolite, Ethylcellulose, C12-15 Alketh-5, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Ethyl Linalool, Pentadecalactone, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Amyl Salicylate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.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 CitronellolDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteWe don't have a description for Hydrofluorocarbon 152a yet.
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 LimoneneOryza Sativa Starch is an absorbent and used to mattify the skin. It is a natural carbohydrate and the main component of rice. A more common name for this ingredient is 'rice starch'.
Rice starch is created by steeping broken grains in a caustic soda.
Rice extract has many skin benefits. Read more about rice extract here.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa StarchParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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