Living Proof Perfect Hair Day 5-In-1 Styling Treatment
A cruelty-free leave-in treatment that contains 40 ingredients.
Overview
What it is
Leave-in treatment with 40 ingredients
Cool Features
It is cruelty-free and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
Fun facts
Living Proof is from United States. This product is used in 2 routines created by our community.
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Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Butylene Glycol
HumectantMaltodextrin/Vp Copolymer
Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters
Polyalkylaminoester-1
Oleyl Alcohol
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMyrica Pubescens Fruit Wax
Skin ConditioningAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
EmollientPolyquaternium-55
Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientOleth-10
EmulsifyingSteareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-10
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingCaprylic Acid
CleansingLauric Acid
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePropanediol
SolventCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingMethyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingAmyl Salicylate
PerfumingIonone
AstringentTetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
MaskingCyclamen Aldehyde
MaskingEthylene Brassylate
MaskingCitrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
PerfumingIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientMethylbenzyl Acetate
MaskingIllicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
MaskingGeranyl Acetate
Perfuming2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
MaskingWater, Myristyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butylene Glycol, Maltodextrin/Vp Copolymer, Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters, Polyalkylaminoester-1, Oleyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Myrica Pubescens Fruit Wax, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Polyquaternium-55, Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Ethylhexanoate, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Cetyl Alcohol, Oleth-10, Steareth-2, Steareth-10, Parfum, Caprylic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Propanediol, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Amyl Salicylate, Ionone, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Cyclamen Aldehyde, Ethylene Brassylate, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Isopropyl Myristate, Methylbenzyl Acetate, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Geranyl Acetate, 2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
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 WaterMyristyl Alcohol is type of fatty alcohol. It is a white, waxy solid and insoluble in water.
As an emollient, it hydrates the skin by trapping moisture in.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols.
Learn more about Myristyl AlcoholC13-15 Alkane is a group of alkanes with 13 to 15 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
It is a solvent and texture enhancer. 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.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is an ammonium salt. It is mainly used to prevent static in haircare products as a surfactant.
Surfactants have differing ends: one side is hydrophilic while the other end is hydrophobic.
Surfactants also help your cleansers remove pollutants more easily from the skin.
Learn more about Behentrimonium MethosulfateButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
We don't have a description for Maltodextrin/Vp Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters yet.
We don't have a description for Polyalkylaminoester-1 yet.
Oleyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol made from oleic acid.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseWe don't have a description for Myrica Pubescens Fruit Wax yet.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-55 yet.
We don't have a description for Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride yet.
We don't have a description for PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Ethylhexanoate yet.
This ingredient comes from propionic acid (a preservative) and myristyl alcohol (a fatty alcohol).
It is an emollient that leaves a dry texture on the skin. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is non-occlusive.
The 2 stands for the number of repeating units of propylene glycol in the compound.
Chem/IUPAC: Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-(1-oxopropyl)-.omega.-(tetradecyloxy)-
Learn more about PPG-2 Myristyl Ether PropionateCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholOleth-10 comes from oleyl alcohol. It is an emulsifier that helps reduce surface tension of dirt and pollutants to be washed away.
Steareth-2 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from polyethylene glycol and stearyl alcohol.
The 2 stands for the number of ethylene oxide units used to create this ingredient.
Steareth-10 is an ether of stearyl alcohol. It is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
This ingredient may not be acne safe.
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 ParfumCaprylic Acid is a fatty acid commonly found in plant oils, such as palm and coconut oils.
Much of the research is based on caprylic acid derived from coconut oil. Coconut oil is an emollient and helps moisturize the skin.
Caprylic Acid has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Several studies found it to be effective at treating yeast infections. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Besides cosmetics, this ingredient is also used for a variety of medical purposes such as treating digestive disorders.
This ingredient is minimally soluble in water.
Read more about a similar ingredient Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.
Learn more about Caprylic AcidLauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.
This ingredient helps hydrate and sooth skin. As a humectant, it helps trap moisture. It also aids in cleaning and enhancing the texture of products.
Lauric acid may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.
Learn more about Lauric AcidPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolCitronellol 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 LimoneneCitral 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 CitralWe don't have a description for Methyldihydrojasmonate yet.
Amyl Salicylate is a fragrance. It can cause irritation.
Ionone is a fragrance.
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes is a fragrance. It can cause irritation.
We don't have a description for Cyclamen Aldehyde yet.
We don't have a description for Ethylene Brassylate yet.
Sweet orange peel oil is created by cold-pressing the sweet orange's peel until the oil is released.
This ingredient is generally safe but may result in phototoxicity or dermatitis in higher concentrations due to citrus' furocoumarins content.
Furocoumarins are phototoxic when exposed to UV.
Learn more about Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil ExpressedIsopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristateMethylbenzyl Acetate is a fragrance.
Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil is an oil.
Geranyl Acetate is a fragrance. It can cause irritation.
2,4-Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde is a fragrance.
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