Wella Shockwaves Ultra Strong Power Hold Gel Styler Versus Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray
Updated on January 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 7 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
Wella Shockwaves Ultra Strong Power Hold Gel Styler 10 ingredients
Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Wella Shockwaves Ultra Strong Power Hold Gel Styler 10 ingredients
Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray 26 ingredients
Concerns
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Vp/Va Copolymer
Va/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclodextrin
AbsorbentZeolite
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Ethylcellulose
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingLinalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Ethyl Linalool
Masking
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingLinalyl Acetate
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAmyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Pentadecalactone
Masking
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Ionone
Astringent
Cyclamen Aldehyde
MaskingHydrofluorocarbon 152a, Alcohol Denat., Vp/Va Copolymer, Va/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Water, Cyclodextrin, Zeolite, Parfum, Ethylcellulose, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Limonene, Ethyl Linalool, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Linalyl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Amyl Salicylate, Pentadecalactone, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Ionone, Cyclamen Aldehyde
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. 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.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.
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 CitronellolLimonene 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.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool 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 LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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