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L’Oréal ever pure clarifying shampoo

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L’Oréal ever pure clarifying shampoo

Shampoo Alcohol-free Contains fragrance Contains colorants
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Moderate

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Expert note

Moderate quality shampoo. Suitable for occasional use on Curly, Damaged, Colored, Oily hair, but consider alternatives for daily care.

L’Oréal ever pure clarifying shampoo by the brand — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Parfum / Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Limonene, Benzoic Acid, Linalool, LAURETH-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID, Aqua (Water, Eau), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Hexylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-67, Ascorbic Acid, GLYCINE, CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE

Key Ingredients

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cleansing agent that can be harsh and drying

Sodium Chloride

Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts

Propylene Glycol

Humectant, retains moisture

Parfum / Fragrance

Adds scent but may cause irritation or allergies

Sodium Hydroxide

pH adjuster, used in small amounts

Citric Acid

pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Cleansing agent that can be harsh and drying Moderate
Sodium Chloride Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts Moderate
Propylene Glycol Humectant, retains moisture Moderate
Parfum / Fragrance Adds scent but may cause irritation or allergies Moderate
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster, used in small amounts Moderate
Citric Acid pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, generally safe in low amounts Moderate
Salicylic Acid Exfoliates scalp, treats dandruff Moderate
Limonene Fragrance from citrus, may cause sensitivity in some Moderate
Benzoic Acid Preservative, can irritate sensitive skin Moderate
Linalool Fragrance component, potential allergen Moderate
LAURETH-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID Mild surfactant that cleanses without stripping natural oils Moderate
Aqua (Water, Eau) Universal solvent, hydrates and helps distribute other ingredients Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Gentle cleanser, reduces irritation Good
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate Emulsifier that provides moisture and improves texture Good
Hexylene Glycol Solvent that can enhance penetration of other ingredients Good
Polyquaternium-67 Film-forming agent that enhances moisture retention and curl definition Good
Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C, antioxidant and brightening Good
GLYCINE Amino acid that helps strengthen and repair hair Good
CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE Mild surfactant that gently cleanses while maintaining moisture balance 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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