Thique Volumising Powder 4.5g

All hair and skin types.

Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.

People who like matte, volumising or texturising finishes in hair styling.

It is a treated form of silica that enhances spreadability and helps products stay uniform. Commonly used in dry shampoos, pastes and sprays for added hold.

People who use styling products that benefit from quick drying or a lightweight feel.

Its quick evaporation can help reduce residue and support a clean finish in styling formulas. Some may notice it can feel slightly drying in leave-in products depending on hair type.

Those who prefer lightweight, non-greasy styling or absorbent ingredients, including in dry shampoos or texture sprays.

It helps reduce excess oil and improves the feel of products without heaviness. It is commonly used in both haircare and skincare for its smooth, silky finish.

Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.

A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.

Those looking for lightweight oil control or products with a smoother, more refined texture.

It is a mineral-derived ingredient widely used to adjust viscosity and improve spreadability in formulations. In haircare it appears in small amounts, mainly for product consistency rather than direct hair effects.

Those who enjoy luminous or light-reflective finishes in styling or colouring products.

It is a mineral powder widely used in cosmetics for its reflective properties. In haircare, it is typically present in small amounts for visual effect rather than performance.

Those looking for added hydration or smoother-feeling hair.

It is also commonly used as a preservative booster to help maintain formula freshness. It is well tolerated in most haircare products.

All products that need protecting from spoilage.

A very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.

Those looking for smoother feel, reduced frizz, or enhanced slip without heavy build-up.

It is often used for its soft-focus, velvety texture and can help improve spreadability in styling products. Unlike some heavier silicones, it tends to feel lightweight on the hair.

Those wanting smoother, more manageable hair without a heavy or greasy feel.

Safflower seed oil is rich in linoleic acid, which can support softness and shine. It is commonly used in both hair and skin formulations due to its light texture.

People looking for products with antioxidant-rich botanical ingredients, natural citrus notes or native Australian extracts; formulators seeking mild conditioning or shine-enhancing additives.

As a fruit-derived botanical it can contribute vitamin C, flavonoids and natural acids, but its functional benefit depends on concentration and formulation. Some individuals with sensitivities to botanicals or citrus may prefer to patch-test products that contain it.

Composition can include ascorbic acid (vitamin C), citric acid, flavonoids and trace essential oils; it is typically used for antioxidant support, to add a citrus aroma and for marketing as a native botanical ingredient. Stability and efficacy depend on extraction method and pH, and it is used in both leave-on and rinse-off haircare.

Anyone looking for longer-lasting hold, enhanced definition or improved style memory.

It is widely used in gels, mousses and sprays because it creates a flexible film on the hair shaft. Its performance can vary with humidity, so it is often blended with other polymers for stability.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.

Those who enjoy citrus-style fragrances or want products with a fresh aromatic profile.

Citral is naturally present in several essential oils and is listed on labels because it is a recognised fragrance allergen. Only small amounts are typically used to adjust or enhance a product’s scent.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.