Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray versus Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray .
Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on April 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe hair sprays. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, 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.
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray 21 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray 14 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
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:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not 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 🎉
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 🎉
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L'Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray 21 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray 14 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
L'Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray 21 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray 14 ingredients
Alcohol Denat. • Hydrofluorocarbon 152a • Va/Vinyl Butyl Benzoate/Crotonates Copolymer • Cyclopentasiloxane • Hydroxycitronellal • Evernia Prunastri Extract • Aminomethyl Propanol • Limonene • Linalool • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzyl Alcohol • Isoeugenol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Geraniol • Bis-Peg/Ppg-14/14 Dimethicone • Citronellol • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Citral • Coumarin • Amyl Cinnamal • Parfum
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.
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
L'Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 5.
Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
L'Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 7.
Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 LinaloolL'Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 9.
Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray contains this as ingredient number 13.
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateL'Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 10.
Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 AlcoholL'Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 11.
Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray contains this as ingredient number 9.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional is a synthetic fragrance. You might know it as "lilial". The scent of this ingredient is floral-like and similar to the scent of lily flowers.
In March of 2022, the EU banned this ingredient in both rinse-off and leave-on products. This is because research found Butylphenyl Methylpropional to disrupt fertility in rats.
This ingredient is also a known EU allergen, meaning it is likely to cause an allergic reaction. Irritated skin can be damaging.
We always recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns or questions about this ingredient.
Learn more about Butylphenyl MethylpropionalL'Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 17.
Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray contains this as ingredient number 14.
Amyl Cinnamal is a synthetically produced fragrance. Its scent is reminiscent of jasmine flowers.
Amyl Cinnamal is a known EU allergen. This means it is known to cause skin sensitivity and allergies.
L'Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 20.
Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 ParfumL'Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray contains this as ingredient number 21.
Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray contains this as ingredient number 7.
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L'Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray 21 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray 14 ingredients
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L'Oreal Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray 21 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray 14 ingredients
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