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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bumble and bumble. Thickening Spray versus Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray .

Last updated on November 03, 2023. Published on April 01, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe styling creams & sprays. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances

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Styling Creams & Spray American Brand United States
Styling Creams & Spray American Brand United States

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

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Bumble and bumble. Thickening Spray contains this as ingredient number 1.

Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Bumble and bumble. Thickening Spray contains this as ingredient number 2.

Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Vp/Va Copolymer.

Bumble and bumble. Thickening Spray contains this as ingredient number 4.

Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying

Peg-75 Lanolin is created from lanolin, a wax derived from animals with wool.

It is an emollient and emulsifier.

The 75 refers to the average number of ethylene oxide used to create this ingredient. (75 mol EO average molar ratio)

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Bumble and bumble. Thickening Spray contains this as ingredient number 8.

Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Parfum

Bumble and bumble. Thickening Spray contains this as ingredient number 10.

Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray contains this as ingredient number 7.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

8% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
58% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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