Comparison between Giovanni L.A. Hold Styling Gel vs. Aussie Instant Freeze Gel

Find out which product is better for your skin.

22 Ingredients 14

1
Aqua (Purified Water)
1
Water
2
Vp/Va Copolymer
2
Laureth-23
3
Hydroxyethylcellulose (Plant Derived)
3
Polyquaternium-4
4
Tocopherol
4
Hydroxyethylcellulose
5
Citric Acid
5
Benzyl Alcohol
6
Phenoxyethanol
6
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
7
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
7
Aminomethyl Propanol
8
Fragrance (Includes Essential Oils)
8
Dmdm Hydantoin (Formaldehyde Releaser)
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Uniqueness22 out of 22
100.0%
Uniqueness14 out of 14
100.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
15 out of 22
68%
chemical
1 out of 22
5%
natural
3 out of 14
21%
chemical
10 out of 14
71%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Tocopherol#4Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract#11Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#15
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#15Citric Acid#5
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#14
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Laureth-23#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#12

Detailed view

Giovanni L.A. Hold Styling Gel vs. Aussie Instant Freeze Gel
Position 1

#1Aqua (Purified Water)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Vp/Va Copolymer

Origin: No information
Role: Binding, Film former, Hair fixative
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#2Laureth-23

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
Position 3

#3Hydroxyethylcellulose (Plant Derived)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#3Polyquaternium-4

Origin: chemical
Role: Antistatic agent, Film former, Hair fixative
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Tocopherol

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Regeneration
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Tocopherol is one of the most popular active ingredients in cosmetics. It’s a brilliant component. It's a form of Vitamin E and it does help the skin and hair a lot. It conditions the skin, strengthens its barrier, protects it against harm, and makes the tone even. It also helps your skin and hair to resist the sun. It’s safe but can irritate sensitive skin sometimes. Pay attention to concentration!

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#4Hydroxyethylcellulose

Origin: chemical
Role: Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Stabilising, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Hydroxyethylcellulose doesn’t provide any notable skincare benefits. It’s used for formulation purposes. It’s a very effective emulsifier and thickening agent. It also improves the product’s texture and feel. It allows manufacturers to use less surfactant making the product safer for your skin.

Position 5

#5Citric Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Chelating agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Soothing
Lightening
Lifting
Hair growth stimulating
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Citric Acid is one of the AHAs and it is a super useful component! It’s a great antioxidant. It acts as a soft peeling that removes dead cells and kills bacteria. It becomes even more effective if used with other cosmetic acids. Combined formulations are more active, but can irritate sensitive skin if used too often. The component can also whiten the skin and remove dark areas.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.
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#5Benzyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Allergens
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Benzyl Alcohol doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin. It’s a stabilizing agent that prevents ingredients oxidization. Having this component in formulation the product will keep efficiency for a longer time. Benzyl Alcohol has a slight almond odor and is used as a fragrance ingredient very often.

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