paul-mitchell Paul Mitchell Clarifying Shampoo Two
paul-mitchell Paul Mitchell Clarifying Shampoo Two lists 28 ingredients on its label, 25 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 Laureth Sulfate
- Sodium Chloride
- Cocamide MIPA
- Panthenol
- Hedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
- Algae Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Citric Acid
- Polyquaternium-44
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Magnesium Chloride
- Magnesium Nitrate
- Parfum
- Limonene
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Citral
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains PEGContains siliconesContains essential oils
Formulation view SLES and salt for viscosity, cocamide MIPA for foam. Panthenol, wheat germ oil, and botanicals nourish the scalp. Dimethicone conditions hair shine. Suitable for normal to dry hair. Formulator note: Gentle cleansing with humectants; MIT/CMIT preservative system may require caution for sensitive individuals.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua (WaterEau)
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Cocamide MIPA
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- HUMECTANT
- Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
Other ingredients
Hedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractAlgae ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTetrasodium EDTACitric AcidPolyquaternium-44Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseBisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl DimethiconePEG-12 DimethiconeMethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinoneMagnesium ChlorideMagnesium NitrateParfumLimoneneBenzyl BenzoateCitralLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua (Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eau) | 溶剂,稀释剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamide MIPA | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Algae Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-44 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-12 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Methylchloroisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/39 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Methylisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/57 V/39 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
| Magnesium Chloride | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, FLAVOURING | 0 · – | Green |
| Magnesium Nitrate | HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua (Water
- Primary solvent; requires preservatives at high concentration; adjust viscosity with thickeners
- Eau)
- Pure water, solvent and diluent; drinking water standard, no known allergens or irritation
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Cocamide MIPA
- Cocamide MIPA; mild surfactant for foam boosting and viscosity; potential sensitizer at high concentrations
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Hedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Nutrient-rich emollient with Vit E; low irritancy but relevant for gluten-sensitive; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
- Jojoba leaf extract as humectant; contains waxes and polyphenols, lightweight.
- Algae Extract
- Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- Chamomile extract used for soothing; check for potential sensitizing allergens.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Polyquaternium-44
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels
- Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Water-soluble silicone; provides slip and gloss, easily emulsified, common in hair and skin care.
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Preservative (MCI); highly sensitizing, use only in rinse-off, avoid leave-on products.
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk
- Magnesium Chloride
- Inorganic salt for thickening and pH adjustment; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium ions
- Magnesium Nitrate
- Inorganic salt for hair conditioning; improves smoothness and shine, high concentrations may stiffen hair, balance cationics.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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