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Pantene Volume Clarifying Shampoo

Pantene

Pantene Volume Clarifying Shampoo

Shampoo Alcohol-free Contains fragrance Contains colorants
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Moderate

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Expert note

Basic clarifying shampoo with sulfate (SLES). Contains Panthenol (Vitamin B5) and Histidine amino acid as highlights. However, contains Glyoxal which can be irritating to sensitive scalps. Limited beneficial ingredients compared to other clarifying options. May be too stripping for dry or damaged hair.

Pantene Volume Clarifying Shampoo by Pantene — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance, Sodium Salicylate, Panthenol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Histidine, Glyoxal

Key Ingredients

Water

Base solvent

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Sulfate surfactant, can be drying

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Gentle co-surfactant

Sodium Xylenesulfonate

Solubilizer

Sodium Chloride

Salt thickener

Citric Acid

pH adjuster

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Water Base solvent Good
Sodium Laureth Sulfate Sulfate surfactant, can be drying Moderate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Gentle co-surfactant Good
Sodium Xylenesulfonate Solubilizer Moderate
Sodium Chloride Salt thickener Moderate
Citric Acid pH adjuster Good
Sodium Benzoate Preservative Moderate
Fragrance Added scent Moderate
Sodium Salicylate Mild preservative related to salicylic acid Moderate
Panthenol Vitamin B5 that moisturizes and strengthens Good
Hexyl Cinnamal Fragrance allergen Moderate
Histidine Amino acid for hair health Good
Glyoxal Preservative that can be irritating to scalp Bad

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