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OGX Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen Shampoo

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OGX Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen Shampoo

Shampoo Contains fragrance Contains colorants
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Expert note

Volumizing shampoo with biotin, collagen, and wheat protein for thicker-looking hair. Contains good conditioning polymers but also many synthetic ingredients and dyes. Suitable for fine, limp hair seeking volume. May not be ideal for sensitive scalps due to fragrance and dyes.

OGX Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen Shampoo by OGX — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

Aqua/Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Citric Acid, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer, Polyquaternium-22, PEG-7 Amodimethicone, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Polyquaternium-39, Laureth-4, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Formic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate, Glycerin, Coconut Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Linalool, CI 60730/Ext. Violet 2, CI 16035/Red 40, CI 19140/Yellow 5

Key Ingredients

Aqua/Water

Base solvent, essential for product formulation

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cleansing surfactant, gentler than SLS but can still be drying

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Gentle coconut-derived surfactant that adds foam and conditions

Sodium Chloride

Salt used as thickener, can be drying in high amounts

Glycol Distearate

Adds pearlescent appearance and conditioning

Citric Acid

Natural pH adjuster that helps smooth hair cuticle

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Aqua/Water Base solvent, essential for product formulation Good
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Cleansing surfactant, gentler than SLS but can still be drying Moderate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Gentle coconut-derived surfactant that adds foam and conditions Good
Sodium Chloride Salt used as thickener, can be drying in high amounts Moderate
Glycol Distearate Adds pearlescent appearance and conditioning Good
Citric Acid Natural pH adjuster that helps smooth hair cuticle Good
Biotin Vitamin B7 that supports hair strength and thickness Good
Hydrolyzed Collagen Protein that strengthens and adds volume to hair Good
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Strengthens hair and helps repair damage Good
Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate/Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer Film-forming protein complex that adds body Good
Polyquaternium-22 Conditioning polymer that adds shine and manageability Good
PEG-7 Amodimethicone Water-soluble silicone that conditions without heavy buildup Moderate
Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate Natural thickener derived from potato starch Good
Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate Conditioning agent that helps with detangling Good
Polyquaternium-39 Conditioning polymer for improved hair feel Good
Laureth-4 Emulsifier that helps blend ingredients Moderate
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate Emulsifier and thickener Moderate
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide Foam booster and thickener Moderate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Thickening agent for product texture Moderate
Propylene Glycol Humectant and solvent, generally safe Moderate
Sodium Citrate pH adjuster and buffering agent Good
Hexylene Glycol Solvent and viscosity agent Moderate
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster, safe in formulated products Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, safe in low concentrations Moderate
Formic Acid pH adjuster and preservative booster Moderate
Phenoxyethanol Preservative, generally safe Moderate
Potassium Sorbate Gentle preservative derived from sorbic acid Good
Disodium EDTA Chelating agent that improves product stability Moderate
Benzyl Alcohol Preservative and solvent Moderate
Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E derivative that nourishes and protects Good
Sodium Bicarbonate pH adjuster, can be slightly drying Moderate
Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate Mild surfactant and emulsifier Moderate
Glycerin Excellent humectant that hydrates hair Good
Coconut Acid Fatty acids from coconut that condition Good
Parfum/Fragrance Added scent, may irritate sensitive scalps Moderate
Hexyl Cinnamal Fragrance ingredient, potential allergen Moderate
Coumarin Fragrance compound Moderate
Linalool Fragrance component, potential allergen Moderate
CI 60730/Ext. Violet 2 Purple dye for product color Moderate
CI 16035/Red 40 Red dye for product color Moderate
CI 19140/Yellow 5 Yellow dye for product color Moderate

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