VO5 Styling Gel Firm Hold (Men)

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Ingredient Function
Aqua Solvent
Dissolves substances or ingredients
VP/VA Copolymer Fixing Agent
Helps to maintain the hold of your hair style
Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copoly Fixing Agent
Helps to maintain the hold of your hair style
Triethanolamine Emulsifier
Helps two or more liquids, that don't usually combine to form a single solution; often referred to as an 'emulsion'
Carbomer Viscosity Controlling Agent
Controls the density or thickness of a product
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
This prolongs the shelf-life of the product, even once it has been opened, protecting it from bacteria, yeasts and moulds
Caprylyl Glycol Preservative
This prolongs the shelf-life of the product, even once it has been opened, protecting it from bacteria, yeasts and moulds
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Emulsifier
Helps two or more liquids, that don't usually combine to form a single solution; often referred to as an 'emulsion'
Trideceth-9 Emulsifier
Helps two or more liquids, that don't usually combine to form a single solution; often referred to as an 'emulsion'
Glycerin Humectant
Helps to retain water in a product, in hair or the top layers of skin
Propylene glycol Solvent
Dissolves substances or ingredients
Parfum Fragrance
Provides a distinctive, pleasant smell

  • 2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol

    • A fresh and clean citrus smell. This ingredient provides an alternative to citrus oils.

      Scent: Citrus

  • Methyldihydrojasmonate

    • A delicate and fresh jasmine scent.

      Scent: Floral

  • Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes

    • A sandal and cedar wood scent.

      Scent: Woody

Disodium EDTA Sequestrant
Helps prevent impurities from water from causing adverse effects on product performance, appearance, or stability.
Limonene Fragrance
Provides a distinctive, pleasant smell
Benzyl Salicylate Fragrance
Provides a distinctive, pleasant smell
Acrylates Copolymer Fixing Agent
Helps to maintain the hold of your hair style
Laurtrimonium Chloride Preservative
This prolongs the shelf-life of the product, even once it has been opened, protecting it from bacteria, yeasts and moulds
Linalool Fragrance
Provides a distinctive, pleasant smell
Benzyl alcohol Fragrance
Provides a distinctive, pleasant smell