Passes all four red flags. 3 ingredients to watch.
Grade
AYour red flags
AConsumer Reports strict
AEvidence only
−2 from evidence
Passes all four red flags. No fragrance, sulfates, silicones or contested preservatives.
Ingredients, in label order
Explain every ingredient
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (Coconut Oil) — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Stearic Acid — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Cetearyl Alcohol — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate — Watch, Quat conditioner. A conditioning agent that breaks down slowly in water. Consumer Reports' stricter list flags quats. Evidence: weak.
- Polyquaternium-7 — Watch, Quat conditioner. A conditioning agent that breaks down slowly in water. Consumer Reports' stricter list flags quats. Evidence: weak.
- DL Panthenol (Vitamin B5) — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Cetyl Alcohol — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Hydrolyzed Rice Protein — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Glyceryl Stearate — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Propanediol — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Mineral Pigment CI77007 — Watch, Colorant. Added only for looks. Low concern in rinse-off use. Evidence: weak.
- Kaolin — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
Watch-outs
- Brand claimThe low cost per wash rests on HiBAR's claim that one bar lasts as long as two 24 oz bottles.
- ReviewsSeveral Target reviews report poor lather and waxy or tangled hair.
Score breakdown
| Starting score | 100 |
| Colorant | −2 |
| Score | 98 → A |
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Where to buy
| Store | Size | Price | Per wash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target | 3.2 bar | $14.99 | $0.09/wash |