living-proof Living proof Full Volume & Root-lifting Spray
living-proof Living proof Full Volume & Root-lifting Spray lists 27 ingredients on its label, 22 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water/Eau/Aqua
- VP/VA Copolymer
- Polyester-5
- Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
- Polysorbate 20
- Polyimide-1
- Polyalkylaminoester-1
- Oleth-10
- PVP
- Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
- Pentylene Glycol
- Fructose
- Glycerin
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Propanediol
- PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
- Phospholipids
- Sclerotium Gum
- Polyporus Umbellatus Extract
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Sodium Citrate
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Limonene
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Linalool
- Citronellol
- Citral
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Spray format using VP/VA copolymers and PVP for strong volumizing film, with hydrolyzed corn starch for moisture. Hyaluronic acid and plant extracts balance styling with scalp care. Suitable for normal hair seeking volume and health. Formulation note: Dense polymer blend requires dosage control to prevent dryness, and plant extracts need compatibility testing with film-formers.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Eau/Aqua
- BINDING
- VP/VA CopolymerHydrolyzed Corn Starch
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- ANTISTATIC
- PVP
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Amaranthus Caudatus Seed ExtractPentylene Glycol
- HUMECTANT
- Fructose
Other ingredients
Polyester-5Polyimide-1Polyalkylaminoester-1Oleth-10GlycerinSodium HyaluronatePropanediolPPG-2 Myristyl Ether PropionatePhospholipidsSclerotium GumPolyporus Umbellatus ExtractHydroxyacetophenoneSodium CitrateFragrance/ParfumLimoneneHexyl CinnamalLinaloolCitronellolCitral
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Eau/Aqua | 溶剂 | 0 | Green |
| VP/VA Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING | 1 | Green |
| Polyester-5 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrolyzed Corn Starch | BINDING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Polyimide-1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyalkylaminoester-1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Oleth-10 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PVP | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Fructose | HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Phospholipids | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Sclerotium Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Polyporus Umbellatus Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Water/Eau/Aqua
- Water, the base solvent; must meet microbial standards, the primary component in most formulations.
- VP/VA Copolymer
- VA/VP copolymer film former; provides hair fixing; avoid direct contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- Polyester-5
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
- Hygroscopic starch for humidity control/filming; needs preservative, low comedogenicity.
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Polyimide-1
- Not decoded yet
- Polyalkylaminoester-1
- Not decoded yet
- Oleth-10
- Not decoded yet
- PVP
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.
- Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
- Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, skin conditioner; plant extract, focus on extract concentration and allergen screening.
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Fructose
- Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
- Non-ionic emollient for skin conditioning; contains PPG structure.
- Phospholipids
- Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels
- Sclerotium Gum
- Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling
- Polyporus Umbellatus Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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