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Pureology Strength Cure Shampoo

Pureology

Pureology Strength Cure Shampoo

Shampoo Alcohol-free Contains fragrance Contains colorants
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Expert note

Premium sulfate-free formula with exceptional active ingredients: 6 gentle surfactants, 3 nourishing oils (Olive, Camelina, Linseed), ceramide-like lipid, Arginine, Vitamin E, and rare Astaxanthin antioxidant. Contains specialized protein-silicone complex for repair. HOWEVER, formula is significantly compromised by MI/MCI preservatives (Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone) which are known sensitizers. Would score 80+ without these preservatives. Not recommended for sensitive scalps.

Pureology Strength Cure Shampoo by Pureology — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Coco-Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Olive Fruit Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Sunflower Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Arginine, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Poly Linseed Oil, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Amodimethicone, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Red 4, Orange 4

Key Ingredients

Water

Base solvent

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Very gentle surfactant

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Mild sulfate-free surfactant

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

Mild cleanser

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Gentle amino acid surfactant

Coco-Betaine

Gentle surfactant

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Water Base solvent Good
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Very gentle surfactant Good
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate Mild sulfate-free surfactant Good
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate Mild cleanser Good
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Gentle amino acid surfactant Good
Coco-Betaine Gentle surfactant Good
Decyl Glucoside Gentle sugar-based surfactant Good
Glycerin Humectant Good
Tocopherol Vitamin E antioxidant Good
Olive Fruit Oil Nourishing oil rich in fatty acids Good
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil Omega-3 rich oil for moisture Good
Salicylic Acid BHA for scalp exfoliation Good
Sunflower Seed Extract Antioxidant extract Good
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol Protein bonded to silicone for repair Good
Arginine Amino acid for strengthening Good
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol Ceramide-like lipid for hair barrier Good
Poly Linseed Oil Omega-rich linseed polymer Good
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract Astaxanthin - powerful antioxidant Good
Polyquaternium-7 Conditioning polymer Good
Polyquaternium-10 Conditioning polymer Good
Amodimethicone Targeted silicone Moderate
Fragrance Added scent Moderate
Hexyl Cinnamal Fragrance allergen Moderate
Linalool Fragrance allergen Moderate
Limonene Fragrance allergen Moderate
Citronellol Fragrance allergen Moderate
Methylchloroisothiazolinone Controversial preservative, sensitizing Bad
Methylisothiazolinone Controversial preservative, restricted in EU Bad
Red 4 Artificial dye Moderate
Orange 4 Artificial dye 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
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