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Balea Hair gel Power Flex

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Balea

Hair gel Power Flex

styling product · 150 ml · Haircare

Balea Hair gel Power Flex is free of sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 14-ingredient list, with panthenol. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, essential oils (Linalyl Acetate), labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool) and drying alcohol.

  • Contains fragrance
  • Contains essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

£13.79at Amazon UK

Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

Listed in Amazon's stores in United Kingdom · Germany; links take you to your own store.

Key ingredients in Hair gel Power Flex

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Helps hair hold moisture and feel smoother.

Full ingredient list, decoded

14 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1/Sastojci/съставки: Aqua
  2. 2Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  3. 3VP/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole CopolymerA film-forming polymer built from vinylpyrrolidone and a long hydrocarbon chain. It…
  4. 4PVPPVP is a synthetic polymer that dissolves in water and many solvents. Its main job is…
  5. 5CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
  6. 6PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  7. 7Aminomethyl PropanolAminomethyl Propanol is a synthetic amino alcohol that mainly adjusts pH, meaning how…
  8. 8PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  9. 9ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  10. 10EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  11. 11Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  12. 12LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  13. 13Linalyl AcetateLinalyl acetate is a fragrance ingredient, an ester found naturally in plants like…Essential oils
  14. 14Acetyl CedreneAcetyl Cedrene is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody, cedar-like…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4066447991819, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#9)
Essential oilsContainsLinalyl Acetate (#13)
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLinalool (#12)
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol Denat (#2)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Balea Hair gel Power Flex fragrance-free?

No. Balea Hair gel Power Flex contains Parfum (ingredient 9 of 14).

Does Balea Hair gel Power Flex contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Balea Hair gel Power Flex pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy. Key ingredients: Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5).

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.