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VO5 Hair Spray Ingredients Explained

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Updated on October 26, 2023 Submitted by screamadelica

Overview

What it is

Hair spray with 7 ingredients

Cool Features

It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Free From

It doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

Fun facts

VO5 is from United States.

We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.

You should know

Here's our breakdown of the notable ingredients, benefits, and concerns we determined from the ingredients in this product. Click any item to learn more.

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

Ingredients Overview

Here's our quick-to-read summary of the ingredients in this product. Keep scrolling if you'd like to learn more about what each ingredient does!
Ingredient
Features
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Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
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Buffering
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Emulsifying
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Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 7 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
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What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.
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We don't have a description for Hydrofluorocarbon 152a.

We don't have a description for Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer.

We don't have a description for Va/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer.

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What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Dimethyl Stearamine.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Acetyl Hexamethyl Indan is a fragrance.

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When to use

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Directions

Hold can upright 8-10 inches from hair.

Hold can upright 8-10 inches from hair.

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