pureology Strength Cure Shampoo
pureology Pureology Strength Cure Shampoo lists 52 ingredients on its label, 39 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Coco-Betaine
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycereth-26
- Decyl Glucoside
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Sodium Isethionate
- Coconut Acid
- PPG-5-Ceteth-20
- Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
- Polyquaternium-7
- Amodimethicone
- Carbomer
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Polyquaternium-10
- PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
- Propylene Glycol
- C11-15 Pareth-7
- Benzoic Acid
- Laureth-9
- Glycerin
- Tocopherol
- Olea Europaea Oil/Olive Fruit Oil
- Camelina Sativa Oil/Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
- Trideceth-12
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract/Sunflower Seed Extract
- Sodium Benzoate
- C12-13 Pareth-23
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Coumarin
- Geraniol
- C12-13 Pareth-3
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
- Arginine
- 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
- Poly
- Benzophenone-4
- Ci 14700/Red 4
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Haematococcus Pluvialis/Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Melanin
- Ci 15510 / Orange 4
- Astaxanthin
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract/Rosemary Leaf Extract
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Citric Acid
Highlights
Contains sulfatesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Lauryl SulfoacetateDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateCoco-Betaine
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glycol Distearate
- HUMECTANT
- Glycereth-26
Other ingredients
Decyl GlucosideParfum/FragranceSodium IsethionateCoconut AcidPPG-5-Ceteth-20Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone CopolymerPolyquaternium-7AmodimethiconeCarbomerAcrylates CopolymerPolyquaternium-10PEG-55 Propylene Glycol OleatePropylene GlycolC11-15 Pareth-7Benzoic AcidLaureth-9GlycerinTocopherolOlea Europaea Oil/Olive Fruit OilCamelina Sativa Oil/Camelina Sativa Seed OilTrideceth-12Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract/Sunflower Seed ExtractSodium BenzoateC12-13 Pareth-23Benzyl AlcoholCoumarinGeraniolC12-13 Pareth-3Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl SilanetriolArginine2-Oleamido-1,3-OctadecanediolPolyBenzophenone-4Ci 14700/Red 4MethylchloroisothiazolinoneHaematococcus Pluvialis/Haematococcus Pluvialis ExtractMethylisothiazolinoneCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideMelaninCi 15510 / Orange 4AstaxanthinRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract/Rosemary Leaf ExtractSodium HydroxideCitric Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Coco-Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycereth-26 | HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Isethionate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coconut Acid | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| PPG-5-Ceteth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Amodimethicone | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| C11-15 Pareth-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Laureth-9 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Olea Europaea Oil/Olive Fruit Oil | 乳化剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Camelina Sativa Oil/Camelina Sativa Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Trideceth-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract/Sunflower Seed Extract | 润肤剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| C12-13 Pareth-23 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| C12-13 Pareth-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Poly | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzophenone-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 14700/Red 4 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylchloroisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/39 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Haematococcus Pluvialis/Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methylisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/57 V/39 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melanin | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 15510 / Orange 4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Astaxanthin | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract/Rosemary Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
- Milder synthetic surfactant with good foam; lower irritation than SLS but still needs buffering; suitable for sensitive cleansers
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Mild anionic surfactant, boosts foam/cleaning; low irritancy, common in wash formulations
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Coco-Betaine
- Mild amphoteric cleanser, good foam; may precipitate with cationics, control dose for low irritation
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity
- Glycereth-26
- Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
- Sodium Isethionate
- Mild surfactant with low foam but good cleaning; ideal for sensitive-skin cleansers.
- Coconut Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsifying; strong surfactant, watch for over-drying in dry skin.
- PPG-5-Ceteth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
- Silicone copolymer for slip and film; occlusive with smooth texture
- Polyquaternium-7
- Not decoded yet
- Amodimethicone
- Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
- Emollient/viscosity modifier for emulsions; contains PEG, monitor PEG-sensitive skin; adjust HLB for stability.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- C11-15 Pareth-7
- Not decoded yet
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Laureth-9
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Olea Europaea Oil/Olive Fruit Oil
- Olive oil, classic oil-phase base; high oleic content, prone to oxidation
- Camelina Sativa Oil/Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Trideceth-12
- Not decoded yet
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract/Sunflower Seed Extract
- Sunflower seed extract; emollient, barrier support, low usage level
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- C12-13 Pareth-23
- Not decoded yet
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- C12-13 Pareth-3
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
- Silane-modified polymer for smoothness and wet combing; pair with cationic conditioning agents
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
- Lipid-based emollient for barrier repair; lipophilic.
- Poly
- Not decoded yet
- Benzophenone-4
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 14700/Red 4
- Red 4 pigment; oil-soluble dye; restricted or banned in cosmetics due to safety concerns; verify compliance status
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Preservative (MCI); highly sensitizing, use only in rinse-off, avoid leave-on products.
- Haematococcus Pluvialis/Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Melanin
- Melanin as pigment or UV absorber; natural colorant, shade depends on purity, used in dark concealers.
- Ci 15510 / Orange 4
- Not decoded yet
- Astaxanthin
- Potent lipophilic antioxidant from algae; effective at trace levels (0.001-0.01%), prone to photodegradation, requires encapsulation or protection.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract/Rosemary Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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