Function

Film Former Hair Ingredients: Complete Guide

Hydrolyzed Silk
8/10 Not CG Clean
Conditioning Agent, Film Former, Protein
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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
9/10 CG Approved Clean
Film Former, Thickener
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Phenyl Trimethicone
7/10 Not CG Controversial
Conditioning Agent, Emollient, Film Former
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VP/VA Copolymer
7/10 Not CG Controversial
Film Former
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PVP (Polyvinylpyrrolidone)
7/10 CG Approved Clean
Film Former
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
9/10 CG Approved Clean
Film Former, Thickener
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Trimethylsilylamodimethicone
7/10 Not CG Controversial
Conditioning Agent, Film Former
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Dimethiconol
7/10 Not CG Controversial
Conditioning Agent, Emollient, Film Former
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Polyquaternium-7
8/10 CG Approved Clean
Anti-Static Agent, Conditioning Agent, Film Former, Thickener
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
9/10 CG Approved Clean
Anti-Static Agent, Conditioning Agent, Film Former, Thickener
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