Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk versus Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist .
Last updated on August 20, 2023. Published on December 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe styling creams & sprays. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Styling Creams & Spray
Cream and spray products that help style hair. Some spray products include blowout sprays and sea-salt sprays.
Styling Creams & Spray
Cream and spray products that help style hair. Some spray products include blowout sprays and sea-salt sprays.
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Ingredient Info
Biolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk 24 ingredients
Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist 30 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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
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Not Malassezia Safe
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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 🎉
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Biolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk 24 ingredients
Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist 30 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Biolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk 24 ingredients
Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist 30 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Stearyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Amodimethicone • Isopropyl Alcohol • Laureth-23 • Laureth-4 • Glycerin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Trideceth-6 • Parfum • Salicylic Acid • Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract • Triethanolamine • Cetrimonium Chloride • Limonene • Hexyl Cinnamal • Coumarin • Benzyl Alcohol • Linalool • Amyl Cinnamal • Tocopherol
Water • Glycerin • Sodium Polyitaconate • Polysorbate 20 • Propanediol • Phenoxyethanol • Dimethicone • Parfum • Limonene • Ethylhexylglycerin • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Squalane • Eclipta Prostrata Extract • Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Linalool • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Benzyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopheryl Acetate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterBiolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Biolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist contains this as ingredient number 7.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Biolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBiolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Biolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 ParfumBiolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract.
Biolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 LimoneneBiolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk contains this as ingredient number 18.
Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist contains this as ingredient number 9.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholBiolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist contains this as ingredient number 27.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolBiolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk contains this as ingredient number 22.
Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Biolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk 24 ingredients
Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist 30 ingredients
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Biolage Smooth Proof: Smoothing Shine Milk 24 ingredients
Dae Agave Dry Heat & Hold Styling Mist 30 ingredients
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