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L’Oreal clarifying shampoo

L'Oreal

L’Oreal clarifying shampoo

Shampoo Contains fragrance Contains colorants
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Moderate

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Expert note

Fair choice for Straight, Oily hair. Some good ingredients present, but watch for potential buildup or irritation.

L’Oreal clarifying shampoo by L'Oreal — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 42090/Blue 1, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice/Coconut Fruit Juice, Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil, Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil/Coconut Oil, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Tocopherol

Key Ingredients

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Conditioning agent, can irritate sensitive scalp

Ceteareth-20

Emulsifier that helps blend ingredients, may cause buildup

Sodium Chloride

Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts

Citric Acid

pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant

Parfum/Fragrance

Adds scent but may cause irritation

Limonene

Fragrance from citrus, may cause sensitivity in some

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Conditioning agent, can irritate sensitive scalp Moderate
Ceteareth-20 Emulsifier that helps blend ingredients, may cause buildup Moderate
Sodium Chloride Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts Moderate
Citric Acid pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Parfum/Fragrance Adds scent but may cause irritation Moderate
Limonene Fragrance from citrus, may cause sensitivity in some Moderate
Linalool Fragrance component, potential allergen Moderate
Benzyl Alcohol Preservative and solvent, may be drying in high amounts Moderate
Benzyl Salicylate Fragrance ingredient with potential for irritation in sensitive scalps Moderate
Benzyl Benzoate Fragrance ingredient with potential for irritation Moderate
Hexyl Cinnamal Jasmine-scented fragrance, may cause allergic reactions Moderate
Coumarin Fragrance component, potential allergen Moderate
Acrylates Copolymer Film former, provides hold Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, generally safe in low amounts Moderate
Potassium Sorbate Natural preservative, generally safe Moderate
CI 19140/Yellow 5 Colorant with no direct hair benefits Moderate
CI 42090/Blue 1 Synthetic dye providing color without hair benefits Moderate
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice/Coconut Fruit Juice Hydrates and adds mild nourishment but can weigh down oily hair Moderate
Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil Lightweight oil that can condition but may increase oiliness Moderate
Aqua/Water/Eau Universal solvent, hydrates and dissolves other ingredients Good
Cetearyl Alcohol Fatty alcohol blend that conditions and softens Good
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Lightweight coconut-derived emollient, moisturizes without grease Good
Cocos Nucifera Oil/Coconut Oil Moisturizes and strengthens hair, reducing protein loss Good
Glycerin Humectant, attracts moisture Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Gentle cleanser, reduces irritation Good
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder Hydrates and soothes scalp, adds moisture to hair Good
Tocopherol Vitamin E, antioxidant protection Good

Safety & Allergens

Fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, coumarin) may be present if fragrance is listed.

Colorants are aesthetic only — skip if you react to synthetic dyes.

Strong surfactants and fragrance can bother very sensitive scalps.

Patch test before full use if you have fragrance allergies or reactive skin.

Summary

Best suited for users seeking a clear, balanced cleanse. Effectively targets buildup while maintaining a light feel. Be mindful of surfactant strength and fragrance if you are sensitive.

Refreshing cleanse with balanced oil control Light fragrance in formula Sensitive scalps: monitor
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