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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Color Wow Style On Steroids Texture Finishing Spray versus Bumble and bumble. Strong Finish Firm Hold Hairspray .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on July 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe hair sprays. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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Hair Spray American Brand United States
Hair Spray American Brand United States

Hair Spray

Spray designed to help treat and style the hair.

Hair Spray

Spray designed to help treat and style the hair.

Price

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Buy Style On Steroids Texture Finishing Spray

Starts at $28.00
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Starts at $29.00

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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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

We don't have a description for Hydrofluorocarbon 152a.

Color Wow Style On Steroids Texture Finishing Spray contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bumble and bumble. Strong Finish Firm Hold Hairspray 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.

Color Wow Style On Steroids Texture Finishing Spray contains this as ingredient number 3.

Bumble and bumble. Strong Finish Firm Hold Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Emulsifying

Peg/Ppg-17/18 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Color Wow Style On Steroids Texture Finishing Spray contains this as ingredient number 6.

Bumble and bumble. Strong Finish Firm Hold Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

Color Wow Style On Steroids Texture Finishing Spray contains this as ingredient number 8.

Bumble and bumble. Strong Finish Firm Hold Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Acetyl Triethyl Citrate is a fragrance.

Color Wow Style On Steroids Texture Finishing Spray contains this as ingredient number 9.

Bumble and bumble. Strong Finish Firm Hold Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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.

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Color Wow Style On Steroids Texture Finishing Spray contains this as ingredient number 10.

Bumble and bumble. Strong Finish Firm Hold Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 13.

7
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Linalool

Color Wow Style On Steroids Texture Finishing Spray contains this as ingredient number 11.

Bumble and bumble. Strong Finish Firm Hold Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

9% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
45% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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