Living Proof No Frizz Smooth Styling Cream
by Living Proof · hair_care
Editor's Take
Bio-based polymer chemistry delivering real smoothing power without silicones , a credible silicone replacement, not a compromise.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.2 / 10
- Modern Tech: 8.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 8.0 / 10
- Sustainability: 8.5 / 10
The Verdict
Positioned as a cream, formulated as a familiar drugstore base. The formula earns an 8.5 in technology by leaning on Polycitronellol t-butyl ether, a bio-based smoothing polymer that creates durable slip, and an 8.2 in efficacy by pairing it with Behentrimonium Methosulfate for high-affinity conditioning. The clean score sits at 8.0 due to the quat and undisclosed fragrance, but the sustainability band is very good at 8.5 thanks to the plant-derived emollient base and biodegradable base. Worth it if you want silicone-free smoothing that actually works.
Full INCI list
Water/Eau/Aqua, Cetyl Alcohol, Polycitronellol t-butyl ether, Isopentyldiol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Isoamyl Laurate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Isodecyl Oleate, Glycol Stearate, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Diheptyl Succinate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Fragrance/Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Citronellol.