When we talk about hair styling products it is usually about pomad or clay. Matte or shine. Texture or tight. Especially the hairstyles with texture, volume and a natural look are becoming increasingly popular. Most men then immediately come to one clay justifiably. A fitted Then it is soon overlooked.
The matte paste Is quite often the poor child. We think that's a shame! Because it is a very versatile product that often gives better results than a clay.
Especially at this time men have something Longer hair. Logical, the hairdressers were closed and the slightly longer hairstyles are very popular anyway. A fit is then so much more suitable. More suitable than a slightly heavier clay. Just to be clear, a paste contains many similarities with a clay. Actually it is also a kind of clay, but then finer in structure and lighter in your hair. A clay is a bit drier. In the base it therefore contains many the same ingredients as a clay.
The benefits of this are that it is easier to distribute it into your hair and your hair is less rough. This makes it easy for men with thick hair. On the other hand, it is for men with thin hair Light enough. Thin hair quickly becomes too heavy and then drops. In this time, men often have longer hair and then a fit comes into its own. Easier to distribute and less heavy in your hair. Your hair stays nice and light, so that it stays in shape for longer.
We want you to get acquainted with the two best products in this area. The Shear Revival Northern Lights Matte Paste and the Arcadian Matte Paste. Now is the paste of Shear Revival Very well -known and popular. The matte paste of Arcadian Is that less. A real underdog in this battle. Unjustified as far as we are concerned. They are very similar. Just if you put both jars next to each other. They have the same shape but a different label.
About both brands
Both brands only make handmade and natural products. Shear Revival Started in 2013 with producing products yourself. The founders Zachary, Jessica and Ashley searched for a product that consists of natural ingredients and also contributes to the health of the hair and the scalp. That was simply not there. In recent years they have worked hard on such products and the Northern Lights Matte Paste is the ultimate result of this.
Arcadian Grooming Around the same time started with the same idea. Founder Eric Dale started to make products of natural resources early on that he mainly used for himself. He never found what he was looking for in other products. The matte fit is his ultimate product.
Both brands strive for the best quality in the field of ingredients and hair styling. The stories almost match. That is why a battle between the very popular Shear Revival and the still less well -known Arcadian Grooming in the Netherlands.
Ingredients
If you look at the ingredients you will also see how bad these products are alike. Both only put the best for your hair in a jar. All of course and responsible. The list of the Arcadian Matte Paste is a little longer. This contains slightly more careful fabrics for the hair. The Northern Lights from Shear Revival contains just a little fewer fabrics for shelf life. It is striking that the Arcadian Matte paste also contains Bentonite in addition to Kaolin. This is a natural type of clay that ensures a lot of hold, volume and texture. The matte paste of Shear Revival only has Kaolin. This makes the biggest difference. Both products go on the neck quality in terms of quality. Both products one point.
Current score = 1 - 1
Fragrance
Then we get back to scent. Something you may think completely differently about. The Shear Revival Northern Lights smells like citrus and sage but then very subtle and fresh. It has a very natural scent. The Arcadian Matte Paked seems somewhat like it. Also that citrus -like but slightly more spicy, with a woody undertone. A little more masculine. Therefore one point for the Arcadian Matte Paste.
Current score = 2 - 1 for Arcadian.
Structure and application in the hair
Here the differences are slightly larger. When you go through the jar revival with your finger, you can easily glide through the substance. This is wonderfully soft and consistent. This makes it very easy to apply to the hair. You feel it a little pulling, but that is something that is common with products with clay.
The matte paste from Arcadian is a bit stronger. Getting out of the jar still takes little effort, but you have to press just a little harder. The substance is very beautiful and consistent. The application in the hair is just a little stiffer. You notice that the matte fit has a little more clay components. Furthermore, applying is also fairly easy. Use small bits is our advice. This point goes to Shear Revival.
Current score = 2 - 2 equal.
Styling
Both products do this really well. The Northern Lights Matte Paste does exactly what you want. The Arcadian Matte Paste does this a little better. Just a little more control and especially more volume. This is due to the added Bentonite, who does not have the Northern Lights of Shear Revival. This point goes to Arcadian.
Current score = 3 - 2 for Arcadian.
Hold
The biggest difference between the two. The Arcadian Matte Paste beat the Shear Revival Northern Lights here with ease. Even after a full working day, your hair is still perfectly modeled, with a lot of volume. With this paste it is also easy to put your hair back in shape. The Northern Lights from Shear Revival certainly does not do this badly, but still drops a bit faster. The hold is just a bit less. One point for Arcadian.
Current score = 4 - 2 for Arcadian.
Shine
Both products must be a matte paste. They are too. They don't seem as dry as a normal clay, but certainly give a nice matte finish. The difference is therefore very small. Therefore one point for both products.
Current score = 5 - 3 for Arcadian.
Wash out
Also not unimportant is the excess of the products. Something where many products drop a stab. Both products do this fantastic again. Effortlessly you get it out of your hair. Another advantage is the great ingredients that contain both products. It makes your hair nice and soft. You notice that after excesses. This is clearly draw. One point for both.
Current score = 6 - 4 for Arcadian.
Price
Both products cost the same amount in our webshop. For € 19.95 you get 115 grams of matte paste from Arcadian and 96 grams of Northern Lights from Shear Revival. You hardly notice that difference. That is why we also believe that both products get one point for this.
Current score = 7 - 5 for Arcadian.
And the winner is ...
With two points difference, the Arcadian Matte Paste The winner. The deciding factor makes us that good hold and the amount of volume and texture. Is the Northern Lights Matte Paste from Shear Revival then unjustly so popular? Certainly not! It remains a top product.
Yet the Matte Paste from Arcadian has really pleasantly surprised us. A product that we will continue to use for a long time.
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