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Moderate

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Expert note

Acceptable formula for Curly, Colored, Dry, Dandruff, Damaged hair. This shampoo has a mix of beneficial and questionable ingredients.

redken 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 Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone, Parfum / Fragrance, Cocamide MIPA, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Fumaric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Aqua (Water, Eau), Coco-Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Hexylene Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Arginine, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Quaternium-33, Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate, Sodium Sarcosinate

Key Ingredients

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Milder surfactant but can still be drying

Sodium Chloride

Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts

Dimethicone

Common silicone providing smoothness and shine, may build up

Parfum / Fragrance

Adds scent but may cause irritation or allergies

Cocamide MIPA

Foaming agent that can cleanse but may leave residue

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative, generally safe in low amounts

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Sodium Laureth Sulfate Milder surfactant but can still be drying Moderate
Sodium Chloride Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts Moderate
Dimethicone Common silicone providing smoothness and shine, may build up Moderate
Parfum / Fragrance Adds scent but may cause irritation or allergies Moderate
Cocamide MIPA Foaming agent that can cleanse but may leave residue Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, generally safe in low amounts Moderate
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster, used in small amounts Moderate
Citric Acid pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Salicylic Acid Exfoliates scalp, treats dandruff Moderate
Benzyl Benzoate Fragrance ingredient with potential for irritation Moderate
Propylene Glycol Humectant, retains moisture Moderate
Limonene Fragrance from citrus, may cause sensitivity in some Moderate
Benzyl Alcohol Preservative and solvent, may be drying in high amounts Moderate
Linalool Fragrance component, potential allergen Moderate
Fumaric Acid pH adjuster that can help balance scalp environment Moderate
Phenoxyethanol Common preservative, generally safe in cosmetic amounts Moderate
EDTA Chelating agent, improves stability Moderate
Potassium Sorbate Natural preservative, generally safe Moderate
Aqua (Water, Eau) Universal solvent, hydrates and helps distribute other ingredients Good
Coco-Betaine Mild surfactant that cleanses without stripping oils Good
Glycol Distearate Adds pearlescent appearance and improves texture Good
Hexylene Glycol Solvent that can enhance penetration of other ingredients Good
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Conditioning agent that reduces static and improves manageability Good
Carbomer Synthetic thickener, creates gel texture Good
Cetyl Alcohol Fatty alcohol that moisturizes and softens hair Good
Behentrimonium Methosulfate Gentle conditioner, detangles effectively Good
Arginine Amino acid, strengthens hair structure Good
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol Lipid that helps repair and strengthen hair without weighing it down Good
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Enhances moisture retention and adds shine Good
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol Strengthens and repairs hair structure Good
Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids Gentle surfactant derived from coconut, mild cleansing without stripping oils Good
Quaternium-33 Conditioning agent that improves manageability and reduces static Good
Potassium Dimethicone PEG-7 Panthenyl Phosphate Moisturizing silicone derivative that enhances shine and smoothness Good
Sodium Sarcosinate Mild surfactant providing gentle cleansing and conditioning 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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