Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler versus Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on September 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe styling creams & sprays. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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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
Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler 26 ingredients
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother 46 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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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Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler 26 ingredients
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother 46 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler 26 ingredients
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother 46 ingredients
Water • Polyquaternium-11 • Isodecyl Oleate • Myristyl Alcohol • Polyquaternium-68 • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Polyalkylaminoester-1 • Polyamide-8 • Cetyl Alcohol • Peg-75 Stearate • Ppg-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate • Glyceryl Stearate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Cetrimonium Chloride • Hydroxypropyl Guar • Sclerotium Gum • Ceteth-20 • Steareth-2 • Oleth-10 • Parfum • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Citronellol • Linalool • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Citral
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Isohexadecane • Coco-Caprylate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Behentrimonium Chloride • Isododecane • Phenyl Trimethicone • Propanediol • Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate • Parfum • Cetrimonium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Glyceryl Stearate • Isopropyl Alcohol • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Hydroxypropyl Guar • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Citral • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Disodium EDTA • Linalool • Citronellol • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Hydroxycitronellal • Etidronic Acid • Tocopherol • Geraniol • Potassium Sorbate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Phytantriol • Sodium Benzoate • Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Panthenol • Citric Acid • Gigartina Stellata Extract • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Ascorbic Acid • Cocos Nucifera Oil
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 WaterLiving Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler contains this as ingredient number 1.
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateLiving Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler contains this as ingredient number 12.
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother contains this as ingredient number 15.
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler contains this as ingredient number 14.
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Guar.
Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler contains this as ingredient number 15.
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 ParfumLiving Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler contains this as ingredient number 20.
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother contains this as ingredient number 12.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidLiving Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler contains this as ingredient number 21.
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother contains this as ingredient number 42.
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.
Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler contains this as ingredient number 22.
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother contains this as ingredient number 14.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolLiving Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler contains this as ingredient number 23.
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother 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 LinaloolLiving Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler contains this as ingredient number 24.
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 CitralLiving Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler contains this as ingredient number 26.
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler 26 ingredients
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother 46 ingredients
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Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler 26 ingredients
Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother 46 ingredients
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Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother 46 ingredients
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I felt meh about how this made my hair look, until I looked into the ingredients and now I'm throwing this out. If you're not at all acne prone,...
I felt meh about how this made my hair look, until I looked into the ingredients and now I'm throwing this out. If you're not at all acne prone, this MIGHT be okay.
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