I tried Living Proof's new dry shampoo and it refreshed my second-day hair without white residue

• The new Advanced Clean formula vs. the original
• My experience with the Living Proof Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo
• How it compares to the original Living Proof Dry Shampoo
• The bottom line

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• Living Proof is a cruelty-free haircare brand whose formulas are rooted in science.
• The brand's Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo is a cult favorite, with 47 bottles sold every hour.
• Recently, Living Proof introduced the Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo and we put it to the test. 

The first time I got my hands on Living Proof's Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo, it was love at first spritz. Everything about the formula impressed me: It smelled amazing and unlike other dry shampoos that made my already oily-prone hair look and feel slick, Living Proof's made my day-three strands as good as washed. So when the brand announced it would be adding a second dry shampoo to its collection, I had mixed feelings. 

Because I'm of the belief that, "if something isn't broken, don't fix it," I was both excited and skeptical at the news of an Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo launch. 

To find out how Living Proof's new dry shampoo measured up to the original, I put them both to the test in order to compare the two formulas. Read on to find out what each is like and which one you should add to cart. (Spoiler: You're bound to want both).

The new Advanced Clean formula vs. the original

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The OG dry shampoo was designed to absorb oil, sweat, and odor, and emit a fresh scent all day long. The Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo is meant to do all of the above, plus add softness and shine to your strands, balance sebum levels so you can go even longer between actual washes, and protect the scalp against pollutants.

Both formulations of Living Proof's dry shampoos are powder-based and free of phthalates, parabens, silicones, and formaldehyde.

My experience with the Living Proof Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo

Because my hair is naturally oily and I exercise often, frequent washes take a toll on my strands. Day-two hair looks a lot like day-three hair. 

I grabbed Living Proof's Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo post-workout and shook the can well before spritzing the formula all over and under my hair. I waited 30 seconds before running my fingers through my strands to work the formula into my scalp before brushing. 

The product exceeded my expectations: My hair appeared noticeably less oily and felt less greasy. I did notice signs of oiliness creeping back towards the end of the day, but that didn't negatively affect my opinion of the product. 

How it compares to the original Living Proof Dry Shampoo

I've been using Living Proof's signature Dry Shampoo since 2015. It's become my go-to on days when I don't have time to hop in the shower, or for when my scalp smells a bit sweaty. For this experiment, I applied the dry shampoo on day-three hair, using the same technique as before.

Unlike the Advanced formula, Living Proof's original dry shampoo emits a bit of a white cast over my hair upon application, but the color quickly disappears when I run my fingers through my hair. The formula never fails to make my strands look and feel clean and while some have commented on its strong scent, I enjoy it. 

The bottom line

After six years of testing everything Living Proof I can get my hands on, I've yet to be disappointed by any of its products. The Perfect Hair Day Advanced Dry Shampoo is no exception. Overall, both dry shampoos do an exceptional job reviving second- and third-day hair.

The only major difference I spotted between the two formulas was the scent, and the feel of my hair after applying the product (but this could just be how my hair reacts). If you love the smell of the original dry shampoo, stick to the original. The Advanced Clean is a great alternative for anyone looking for a dry shampoo with a mild scent and no white cast. 

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