Passes all four red flags. 2 ingredients to watch.
Grade
AYour red flags
AConsumer Reports strict
AEvidence only
−6 from evidence
Passes all four red flags. No fragrance, sulfates, silicones or contested preservatives.
Ingredients, in label order
Explain every ingredient
- Aqua/Water/Eau — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine — Watch, Betaine surfactant. A common mild surfactant. Allergy cases are usually traced to manufacturing impurities. Evidence: weak.
- Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Propanediol — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Niacinamide — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Sodium Hyaluronate — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Panthenol — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Extract — Watch, Plant extract. A botanical extract. Some, such as lavender, chamomile, calendula and holy basil, are aromatic or known allergens even in 'unscented' products. Evidence: weak.
- Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Glycerin — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Citric Acid — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Sodium Chloride — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- 1 — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- 2-Hexanediol — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Caprylyl Glycol — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Sodium Benzoate — 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
- UpsellSephora offers a 5% auto-replenish discount.
Score breakdown
| Starting score | 100 |
| Betaine surfactant | −3 |
| Plant extract | −3 |
| Score | 94 → A |
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Where to buy
| Store | Size | Price | Per wash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sephora | 8.4 oz | $32.00 | $1.14/wash |