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L'Oreal El vive shampoo

L'Oréal

L'Oreal El vive shampoo

Shampoo Alcohol-free Contains fragrance Contains colorants
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Moderate

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Expert note

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

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

Full Ingredient List

Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, CI 60730, Ext. Violet 2, Sodium Benzoate, Steareth-6, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates Copolymer, EDTA, Trideceth-10, Trideceth-3, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Amodimethicone, Fragrance, Water, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Coconut Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Hexylene Glycol, Glycerin

Key Ingredients

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Milder surfactant but can still be drying

Dimethicone

Common silicone providing smoothness and shine, may build up

Sodium Chloride

Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts

CI 60730

Colorant with no direct hair benefit, used for aesthetic purposes

Ext. Violet 2

Synthetic dye used for color, no hair benefit

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative, generally safe in low amounts

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Sodium Laureth Sulfate Milder surfactant but can still be drying Moderate
Dimethicone Common silicone providing smoothness and shine, may build up Moderate
Sodium Chloride Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts Moderate
CI 60730 Colorant with no direct hair benefit, used for aesthetic purposes Moderate
Ext. Violet 2 Synthetic dye used for color, no hair benefit Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, generally safe in low amounts Moderate
Steareth-6 Emulsifier that helps blend ingredients, mild on hair Moderate
Phenoxyethanol Common preservative, generally safe in cosmetic amounts Moderate
Acrylates Copolymer Film former, provides hold Moderate
EDTA Chelating agent, improves stability Moderate
Trideceth-10 Nonionic surfactant used for solubilizing oils, gentle on hair Moderate
Trideceth-3 Nonionic surfactant aiding in cleansing and emulsification Moderate
Salicylic Acid Exfoliates scalp, treats dandruff Moderate
Citric Acid pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Amodimethicone Water-soluble silicone conditioning without heavy buildup Moderate
Fragrance Can cause allergies or irritation Moderate
Water Base solvent, neutral Good
Glycol Distearate Adds pearlescent appearance and improves texture Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Gentle cleanser, reduces irritation Good
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Conditioning agent that reduces static and improves manageability Good
Coconut Oil Penetrates hair shaft, reduces protein loss and moisturizes Good
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrating agent that retains moisture and improves elasticity Good
Carbomer Synthetic thickener, creates gel texture Good
Hexylene Glycol Solvent that can enhance penetration of other ingredients Good
Glycerin Humectant, attracts moisture 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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