Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray

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Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray Versus Andrew Fitzsimons Après Sexe Texture Spray

Styling Creams & Spray

American Brand

Irish Brand

Updated on January 29, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe styling creams & sprays. They have a total of 9 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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Ingredient Info

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Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray 26 ingredients

Andrew Fitzsimons Après Sexe Texture Spray 22 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray 26 ingredients

Andrew Fitzsimons Après Sexe Texture Spray 22 ingredients

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray

Hydrofluorocarbon 152a

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial

Vp/Va Copolymer

Va/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

Water

Cyclodextrin

Zeolite

Parfum

Ethylcellulose

Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate

Skin Conditioning

Aminomethyl Propanol

Buffering

Ammonium Glycyrrhizate

Linalool

Citronellol

Citral

Limonene

Ethyl Linalool

Methyldihydrojasmonate

Linalyl Acetate

Dipropylene Glycol

Amyl Salicylate

Pentadecalactone

Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes

Masking

Ionone

Astringent

Cyclamen Aldehyde

Masking

Après Sexe Texture Spray

Hydrofluorocarbon 152a

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial

Dimethyl Ether

Solvent

Zeolite

Absorbent

Vp/Va Copolymer

Glycerin

Humectant

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Water

Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Caffeine

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

Skin Conditioning

Parfum

Masking

Acetyl Triethyl Citrate

Masking

PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Benzophenone-4

Benzyl Alcohol

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

Benzyl Salicylate

Limonene

Linalool

Citral

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.

Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking

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.

Citral

Perfuming

Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.

The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.

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.

The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.

Learn more about Citral

Hydrofluorocarbon 152a

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

Limonene

Perfuming, Solvent

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.

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Linalool

Perfuming

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

Learn more about Linalool

Parfum

Masking, Perfuming

Parfum 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 Parfum

Vp/Va Copolymer

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

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

Zeolite

Absorbent

We don't have a description for Zeolite yet.