Passes all four red flags. Nothing to watch.
Grade
AYour red flags
AConsumer Reports strict
AEvidence only
Passes all four red flags. No fragrance, sulfates, silicones or contested preservatives.
Ingredients, in label order
Explain every ingredient
- Water — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Lauryl Glucoside — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Coco-Glucoside — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Acrylates Copolymer — Neutral. A structural ingredient, such as water, a thickener, a pH adjuster, an oil or a common preservative. No concern at normal levels.
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Glycerin — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Sucrose Cocoate — Good, Mild cleanser. A gentle surfactant. Cleans without stripping the scalp.
- Panthenol — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- Pentylene Glycol — Good, Moisturizer / soother. Hydrates or calms the scalp.
- 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.
- Disodium EDTA — 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 Hydroxide — Neutral, pH adjuster / lye. Adjusts pH. In soap-based products it reacts with the oils to make soap and does not remain free.
- 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.
Watch-outs
- Old listingsSome retailer listings still show an older sulfate formula. Current bottles list glucosides first.
- Marketplace markupThird-party sellers on Walmart often charge well above Target's $10.99 for the same 12 oz bottle.
Score breakdown
| Starting score | 100 |
| Score | 100 → A |
|---|
Where to buy
| Store | Size | Price | Per wash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target | 12 oz | $10.99 | $0.27/wash |