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Nexxus
Advanced Invisible Clean Dry Shampoo
Dry shampoo
- Dry shampoo
- aerosol
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
- Curly-method
- Not vegan · ingredient list
Size5 ozusual store size · 2 sizes
Price$15–17commonly seen · 5 oz · from $1.44/oz in the 9 oz
Where to buy6 stores · 2 sizes
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Scent:
The ingredient list declares fragrance. What it smells of is not stated, and we do not guess.
“Removes sweat and dirt, absorbs excess oil and eliminates odor molecules” (Brand page)
Manufacturer page: nexxus.com
Not enough priced dry shampoos to place it
We have not priced enough dry shampoos to place this one.
Great for
Silicone-free routinesno silicones appear in the list
Matte, textured stylesabsorbent powders do the mattifying
Maybe skip if
this product has a scent
Very dry or damaged hairit contains fast-drying alcohol
Aerosol avoidancethis is a pressurised can
Vegan and cruelty-freeour record does not support both claims here
What the formula actually does
Read from the label, not the marketing
Each row says where it comes from: F means we derived it from this product’s own ingredient list, S means it is a claim the brand makes that the formula neither confirms nor contradicts.
Oil-absorbing ingredients
High in the list
Absorbent powders or starches high in the list.
Fast-drying alcohol
High in the list
Fast-drying alcohol in the first three ingredients.
Needs detergent to remove
No
Nothing here needs a detergent wash to remove.
Fragrance
Prominent
Fragrance is in the first eight ingredients, so it makes up a larger share of the formula.
from the formula
stated by the brand
reported by reviewers
Scale: 1 dot low · 5 dots high, within this product type.
Ingredients that matter
The ingredients that change a decision
The workhorse ingredients, plus anything lower down that changes a decision. The chips name what an ingredient does. They are not safety scores, and no ingredient here is rated good or bad on its own.
| Ingredient | What it does | Why it matters | Chip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrofluorocarbon 152a | propellant | Pushes the product out of the can | Neutral |
| Butane | propellant | Pushes the product out of the can | Neutral |
| Alcohol Denat. | drying alcohol | Speeds drying but can leave hair feeling dry | Drying |
| Tapioca Starch | starch | Soaks up oil and adds grip | Neutral |
| Isobutane | propellant | Pushes the product out of the can | Neutral |
| Propane | propellant | Pushes the product out of the can | Neutral |
| FragranceFRAGRANCE (PARFUM) | fragrance | The scent | Fragrance |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | humectant | Adds a little water-binding | Moisturizes |
| Silk Amino Acids | protein | A small amount of protein | Protein |
| Citronellyl Methylcrotonate | fragrance | The scent | Fragrance |
| Benzyl Salicylate | fragrance | The scent | Fragrance |
| Citral | fragrance | The scent | Fragrance |
What the list leaves out, and what it carriesNo sulfates or silicones. Contains fragrance. Pressurised aerosol. Fast-drying alcohol is in the list.
Full ingredient list (26)
In the US, ingredients above 1% are listed from most to least. Below 1% they can appear in any order. Each note keeps three things apart: what the ingredient generally does, its role in this type of product, and what its position can tell you.
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1
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
General function
A non-flammable aerosol propellant used in dry shampoos and finishing sprays.
Leading ingredientPubChemListed in the first three ingredients, it is likely a structural part of this formula.
- propellant
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2
Butane
General function
A pressurised gas that pushes an aerosol out of the can and evaporates immediately.
Leading ingredientPubChemListed in the first three ingredients, it is likely a structural part of this formula.
- propellant
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3
Alcohol Denat.
General function
Fast-drying alcohol used to make sprays set quickly. In leave-on products it can leave hair feeling dry, especially in high position on the list.
Leading ingredientListed in the first three ingredients, it is likely a structural part of this formula.
PubChemMay suitFine or easily flattened hairEvaporates on contact, which is how a spray sets almost instantly and leaves no weight behind it.
May not suitDry, coarse, or high-porosity hairPorous hair gives water up easily as it is; a fast-evaporating solvent high on the list accelerates that.
May not suitVery dry or highly damaged hairIt evaporates quickly and takes some water with it. On hair already short of moisture, a formula built on a lot of it can finish drier than it started.
- drying alcohol
- solvent
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4
Tapioca Starch
General function
A fine starch that absorbs oil and leaves a dry, grippy feel.
Supporting ingredientListed in positions 4–8, it likely makes a meaningful contribution alongside the formula's main ingredients.
May suitFine or easily flattened hairAdds grip and body with no oil attached, which is what lifts fine hair at the root instead of weighing it down.
DependsMaximum-hold stylingStarch gives texture and grip rather than a set film; firm hold usually needs a polymer alongside it.
- starch
- powder
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5
Isobutane
General function
A pressurised gas that pushes an aerosol out of the can and evaporates on contact.
Supporting ingredientPubChemListed in positions 4–8, it likely makes a meaningful contribution alongside the formula's main ingredients.
- propellant
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6
Propane
General function
An aerosol propellant, usually blended with butane to set the spray pressure.
Supporting ingredientPubChemListed in positions 4–8, it likely makes a meaningful contribution alongside the formula's main ingredients.
- propellant
- ▾Below about here, the order stops meaning much. These are usually used at 1% or less.
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7
Fragrance
· FRAGRANCE (PARFUM)
General function
An undisclosed blend of scent ingredients. Regulations let it stay unlisted, so a fragrance-free product is the only way to be certain what is not in it.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
May not suitFragrance-sensitive routinesDeclared fragrance. On a fragrance-sensitive routine this is the line that decides it, wherever it sits on the label.
- fragrance
- declared fragrance
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8
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
General function
A smaller form of hyaluronic acid, used for water binding closer to the strand.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
May suitDry, coarse, or high-porosity hairHigh-porosity hair loses water fast; a humectant holds some of it in place for longer than the wash itself would.
May suitVery dry or highly damaged hairBinds water into the outer layers of the strand, and water is what makes dry hair flexible again rather than brittle.
DependsClimate-sensitive or frizz-prone hairA humectant moves water in whichever direction the air allows: it holds moisture in humid conditions and can pull it back out of hair in very dry ones.
- humectant
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9
Silk Amino Acids
General function
Silk protein broken into amino acids, used for slip and shine rather than strength.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
May suitVery dry or highly damaged hairAmino acids are the smallest protein fraction and bind water as well, so they add far less stiffness than a hydrolysed protein does.
DependsProtein-sensitive hairThe lightest option in the protein family, but still protein — worth watching if protein reliably stiffens your hair.
- protein
- amino acid
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10
Panthenol
General function
Provitamin B5. It draws in water and penetrates the strand a little, which is why it is the standard ingredient for softness and shine claims.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
PubChemMay suitFine or easily flattened hairIt hydrates without adding oil or a film, which is the combination fine hair usually needs.
May suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hairDeposits a lubricating layer that makes combing easier, which is most of what stops mechanical damage adding to frizz.
May suitVery dry or highly damaged hairA humectant that also penetrates the cuticle, so it holds water inside the strand rather than only on the surface.
- humectant
- conditioning agent
- vitamin
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11
Isopropyl Myristate
General function
A very light ester that makes products glide and disappear quickly on the hair.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
PubChemMay suitFine or easily flattened hairA light emollient: it softens the surface with noticeably less weight than an oil or a butter.
May suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hairSpreads thin and lowers friction between strands without the heaviness of a fixed oil.
- light ester
- emollient
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12
Silica
General function
A fine mineral powder that absorbs oil and adds grip. It is what makes texture powders and matte pastes feel dry to the touch.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
PubChemMay suitFine or easily flattened hairA dry powder takes up oil and adds friction between strands, which is most of what root lift in fine hair actually is.
- powder
- thickener
- mineral
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13
Citronellyl Methylcrotonate
- fragrance
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14
Niacinamide
General function
Vitamin B3, used in scalp products for conditioning claims.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
PubChemMay suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hairDeposits a lubricating layer that makes combing easier, which is most of what stops mechanical damage adding to frizz.
- vitamin
- conditioning agent
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15
Ascorbic Acid
- antioxidant
- vitamin
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16
Tocopheryl Acetate
- antioxidant
- vitamin
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17
Biotin
- vitamin
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18
Benzyl Alcohol
- preservative
- solvent
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19
Benzyl Salicylate
General function
A soft floral fragrance component listed separately as a recognised allergen.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
PubChemMay not suitFragrance-sensitive routinesOne of the 26 scent components the EU requires to be named individually above a threshold. It is named because it is a known contact allergen, not because it is unusual.
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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20
Citral
General function
A lemon-scented fragrance component listed separately as a recognised allergen.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
PubChemMay not suitFragrance-sensitive routinesOne of the 26 scent components the EU requires to be named individually above a threshold. It is named because it is a known contact allergen, not because it is unusual.
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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21
Citronellol
General function
A rose-like fragrance component named separately as a recognised allergen.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
PubChemMay not suitFragrance-sensitive routinesOne of the 26 scent components the EU requires to be named individually above a threshold. It is named because it is a known contact allergen, not because it is unusual.
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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22
Eugenol
General function
A clove-scented fragrance component listed separately as a recognised allergen.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
PubChemMay not suitFragrance-sensitive routinesOne of the 26 scent components the EU requires to be named individually above a threshold. It is named because it is a known contact allergen, not because it is unusual.
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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23
Geraniol
General function
A rose-scented fragrance component, listed on its own because some people react to it.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
May not suitFragrance-sensitive routinesOne of the 26 scent components the EU requires to be named individually above a threshold. It is named because it is a known contact allergen, not because it is unusual.
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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24
Hexyl Cinnamal
General function
A jasmine-like fragrance component named separately as a recognised allergen.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
PubChemMay not suitFragrance-sensitive routinesOne of the 26 scent components the EU requires to be named individually above a threshold. It is named because it is a known contact allergen, not because it is unusual.
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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Limonene
General function
A citrus-smelling fragrance component that EU rules require to be named separately because some people react to it.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
PubChemMay not suitFragrance-sensitive routinesOne of the 26 scent components the EU requires to be named individually above a threshold. It is named because it is a known contact allergen, not because it is unusual.
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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26
Linalool
General function
A floral fragrance component listed separately as a recognised contact allergen.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
PubChemMay not suitFragrance-sensitive routinesOne of the 26 scent components the EU requires to be named individually above a threshold. It is named because it is a known contact allergen, not because it is unusual.
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
What the whole list adds up to
- 10 fragrances
- 8 named fragrance allergens
- 5 vitamins
- 4 propellants
- 2 solvents
- 2 powders
- 2 humectants
- 2 conditioning agents
- 2 antioxidants
- 1 drying alcohol
- 1 starch
- 1 declared fragrance
- 1 protein
- 1 amino acid
Ingredient list captured 2026-09-25. Formulas change, so check the package in your hand when an ingredient matters to you.
Price · 5 oz
Commonly seen
$15–17
Good value under
$6
Priced above the products that do the same job. Stores sell it above the $6 line; products that do this job typically go for about $8 at this size.
Sizes
5 ozusual store size
$15–17
$3.20/oz
9 oz
$12.95
$1.44/oz
The 9 oz costs 55% less per ounce than the 5 oz.
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Where we’ve seen it5 listings · 5 stores
5 ozusual store size
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Ulta Beauty
$13.995 oz · $2.80/ozSep 25Lowest per ozSale · was $19.99
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Target
$15.995 oz · $3.20/ozSep 25
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Walgreens
$16.005 oz · $3.20/ozSep 25Sale · was $18.99
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CVS
$20.995 oz · $4.20/ozSep 25
9 ozBest per ounce
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Hair Care & Beauty
$12.959 oz · $1.44/ozSep 25Lowest per oz
Sorted by price per ounce. Dated observations from our research, not live prices. Direct store pages, no affiliate links. We don’t sell this product.
How we work this out
- 5 oz is the size stores list most often; every comparison on this page is made at it. Other sizes are shown in the Sizes row and the store list.
- Commonly seen is the middle half of current prices for the 5 oz at recognised stores. We leave out the cheapest and most expensive quarters, so one sale or one overpriced listing can’t move it.
- Good value under $6 comes from the 8 products we score as doing the same job as this one. A quarter of them cost less than $1.29/oz; at 5 oz that is $6. Under that line you are paying less than most of them.
- Each size is guarded on its own, so a multipack or a marketplace listing at one size cannot move another.
- About $8 is what those same products typically cost at this size: the midpoint of their prices per ounce, scaled to 5 oz.
Dry shampoo refreshes hair between washes. We describe its ingredient functions without assigning a formula score.
Does the same job
Formulas that do the same things (cleanse, condition, coat or hold) for less per ounce. Scent, texture and where you buy them can still differ.
DoveLowest cost per oz
Detox & Purify Advanced Dry Shampoo
$1.60/oz
- Protein-free
- Silicone-free
- Budget
- Differs
TRESemmeSame function
A-List Collection Style Extend Dry Shampoo
$2.45/oz
- Protein-free
- Silicone-free
- Differs
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Final decision
Should you buy it?
Depends on your hair: see who it suitsBest user
Silicone-free routines, looking for a silicone-free formula and a matte finish
Biggest tradeoff
Less suited to anyone sensitive to fragrance, very dry or high-damage hair, or people avoiding aerosols
Best alternative if not
Nothing in our library matches it closely at a lower price.
We do not sell products or take placement fees. This page states what the formula and the prices show; the consultation is what matches it to a person.
Claims check
What the brand says, and what the formula shows
Claims are quoted from the brand. We mark a claim supported, partly supported or conflicting only when the ingredient list speaks to it. Everything else stays "stated by the brand". That isn’t a criticism: most claims can’t be checked from a label.
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SupportedBacked by ingredients
1
Partly supportedSome supporting logic
3
Stated by brandNo clear evidence
0
Potential conflictFormula works against claim
Removes sweat and dirt, absorbs excess oil and eliminates odor molecules
Odour control is a performance claim we cannot read from the list.
- Fragrance
- Citronellyl Methylcrotonate
- Benzyl Salicylate
Stated by brand
Can’t be confirmed from label.
FLEXX-ADAPT technology adapts to your oil levels
This is a marketing claim; an ingredient list cannot speak to it.
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Stated by brand
Can’t be confirmed from label.
Soft, shiny finish; invisible formula with no powdery residue, even on dark hair
Light esters can add a little gloss without a full shine system.
- Isopropyl Myristate
Partly supported
A hint of gloss.
Color-safe
It avoids sulfate detergents, which are the usual cause of fast fade.
- Ascorbic Acid
- Tocopheryl Acetate
Supported
Less fade per wash.
How to read this
We look at the first 10–15 ingredients and what they do in a formula, not at the marketing. If the list doesn't speak to a claim, we don't assume.
Reviewers
What people report
Themes that come up again and again in sourced reviews, written by our researchers in their own words. We don’t store or scrape star ratings.
Reviewers report it absorbs excess oil well and extends the time between washes.
oil absorptionSeveral reviewers with fine hair say it adds noticeable volume and body at the roots.
volume at rootsReviewers with fine or dark roots report this leaves no visible white cast even after a light spray.
no white castSome reviewers say it leaves a visible white residue or powder at the roots despite the invisible-clean claim.
white residue at rootsReviewers are split on the fragrance: many call it light and pleasant, but others find it strong and lingering.
fragrance strengthMore from Nexxus
How this page was made
- Everything above comes from our researched product record: identity, the ingredient list as printed, the brand's own claims, dated prices and review themes our researchers wrote in their own words. No part of this page is written by hand for one product.
- The value band is a fixed label over two stored numbers: this product’s cost per ounce as a percentile of every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in, and how many products we score as doing the same job cost at least a quarter less per ounce.
- This library-only category has no formula-completeness score or personal routine recommendation.
- 3 sources consulted for this product (1 manufacturer or regulatory, 0 retailer, 2 editorial), last checked 2026-09-25.
- Ingredient references are linked for 12 of 17 product-aware annotations on this page. Fit notes are general formulation guidance. They aren’t a verdict on the finished product or on you.
- We haven’t tested this product in a lab, and we don’t physically test your hair. Formula readings come from the ingredient list. Claims about how it behaves are labelled as the brand's.
- Ingredient order tells you relative amount only above roughly 1%. Prices are what we saw on the dates shown and can change.
- Ingredient names link to our ingredient library, where each entry shows what it does, which product types use it, and where it usually sits on a label across everything we have researched.
- This is cosmetic information, not medical advice, and nothing here diagnoses or treats a health condition.
- Formula readings: derivation v23. Record last updated 2026-09-25.
