Living Proof Full Thickening Blow-Dry Cream
by Living Proof · hair_care
Editor's Take
Proprietary thickening ester at the top, starch and synthetic polymers doing the heavy lifting , this delivers on volume, just not on clean.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.5 / 10
- Modern Tech: 8.0 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 3.2 / 10
- Sustainability: 4.8 / 10
The Verdict
The efficacy here is genuinely strong: Polyalkylaminoester-1 leads the formula and physically expands fiber spacing, while Hydrolyzed Corn Starch and PVP lock in structure without silicones. The technology is highly advanced, leaning on biomimetic phospholipids and a multi-polymer film system that actually works for blow-dry volume. But the clean score sits at 3.2 out of 10 , PVP and Polyacrylate-13 anchor the base, ethoxylated surfactants handle dispersion, and undisclosed fragrance allergens close the list. Worth it if you prioritize performance over ingredient philosophy; skip it if synthetic polymers are a dealbreaker.
Full INCI list
Water/Eau/Aqua, Polyalkylaminoester-1, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, PVP, Polyacrylate-13, Sodium Citrate, Phospholipids, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Fructose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer, Myristyl Alcohol, Polyporus Umbellatus (Mushroom) Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Polyisobutene, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Oleth-10, Fragrance/Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral.