Lemon Sage Thickening Spray
Hair Styling

Lemon Sage Thickening Spray

Paul Mitchell
22Ingredients
0EU Banned
8Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
High Allergens7 fragrance allergens
59% Natural36% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
Aqua (WaterEXCELLENTEau)EXCELLENTPolyimide-1GOODVitamin B5 (Panthenol)EXCELLENTTea Tree OilMODERATEQuaternium-26GOOD

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

DMDM HydantoinMax 0.6%
Max concentration:0.6%
Iodopropynyl ButylcarbamateMax a) 0.02% | b) 0.01% | c) 0.0075%
Max concentration:a) 0.02% | b) 0.01% | c) 0.0075%
Product types:a) Rinse-off products | b) Leave-on products | c) Deodorants/antiperspirants
Label warnings: a) Not to be used for children under three years of age (11) | b) and c) Not to be used for children under three years of age (12)
Sorbic AcidMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH unknown

No pH-dependent actives detected in this formula.

Ingredients like Vitamin C (L-AA), AHA/BHA, and retinoids are influenced by pH. If your product contains one, check the label or brand website for pH info.

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

59% natural36% synthetic
13 natural 1 unknown 8 synthetic

Based on 22 ingredients analyzed. 59% natural, 5% unknown and 36% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance5:Triethyl Citrate, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
type of chemical entity3:Panthenol, Sorbic Acid, Geraniol
antistatic3:Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Quaternium-26, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Variable — gels are stiff and hold-focused, creams are pliable, waxes are firm and moldable
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish

Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands.