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Batiste
Dry Shampoo Original
dry shampoo · 200 ml · Haircare
Batiste Dry Shampoo Original is free of essential oils, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 15-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.
The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate) and drying alcohol.
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AffiliateWhat's inside: free-from facts
- Contains fragrance
- No essential oils
- Contains labelled fragrance allergens
- Contains drying alcohol
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
- Paraben-free
- No MI/MCI
Fits, by its list
Full ingredient list, decoded
15 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).
- 1ButanePushes product out of the canCreates a fine, even sprayButane is a light hydrocarbon gas that is squeezed into liquid form and used as a…
- 2IsobutanePushes product out of aerosol cansCreates a fine, even sprayIsobutane is a light gas made only of carbon and hydrogen, used mainly as a propellant…
- 3PropanePushes product out of an aerosol canLets sprays come out as a fine mistPropane is a light hydrocarbon gas that turns into a liquid under pressure, and it is…
- 4Oryza Sativa StarchAbsorbs oil and sebum from the surfaceGives a soft, matte-like feelA fine white powder made from the starch found in rice grains. Its main job is to soak…
- 5Alcohol DenatDissolves oils and fragranceSpeeds up drying on skinAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries… Drying alcohol
- 6ParfumAdds a pleasant scentMasks the smell of base ingredientsAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell. Fragrance
- 7Cetrimonium ChlorideSoftens hair and smooths the cuticleReduces static and flyawaysA positively charged conditioning agent from the quaternary ammonium family. It softens…
- 8Distearyldimonium ChlorideSoftens hair and reduces staticImproves slip for easier combingA conditioning agent from the quaternary ammonium family. It has a positively charged…
- 9Alpha-Isomethyl IononeGives products a soft, violet-like scentAdds floral depth to fragrance blendsA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is… Labelled fragrance allergens
- 10Benzyl BenzoateGives products a mild, sweet scentHelps scent blend evenly and last longerBenzyl Benzoate is a clear, oily liquid with a mild, sweet scent. It mainly helps… Labelled fragrance allergens
- 11Benzyl salicylateGives a soft, sweet floral smellHelps the scent last longerA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives… Labelled fragrance allergens
- 12CitralProvides a fresh, lemon-like scentAdds bright citrus notes to fragrancesCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used… Labelled fragrance allergens
- 13GeraniolGives a fresh, rose-like scentAdds floral notes to a blendGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It… Labelled fragrance allergens
- 14LimoneneAdds a fresh citrus scentHelps dissolve oils and fragrance blendsLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a… Labelled fragrance allergens
- 15LinaloolGives products a fresh, floral scentHelps mask the smell of other ingredientsLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare… Labelled fragrance allergens
Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3331300062656, retrieved November 5, 2026.
Every flag we check
| Check | Result | Ingredients found |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrance | Contains | Parfum (#6) |
| Essential oils | None listed | — |
| Labelled fragrance allergens | Contains | Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (#9), Benzyl Benzoate (#10), Benzyl salicylate (#11), Citral (#12), Geraniol (#13), Limonene (#14), Linalool (#15) |
| Drying alcohol | Contains | Alcohol Denat (#5) |
| Sulfates | None listed | — |
| Silicones | None listed | — |
| Parabens | None listed | — |
| MI / MCI | None listed | — |
| Formaldehyde releasers | None listed | — |
| Mineral oil & petrolatum | None listed | — |
| Lanolin | None listed | — |
| Chemical UV filters | None listed | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is Batiste Dry Shampoo Original fragrance-free?
No. Batiste Dry Shampoo Original contains Parfum (ingredient 6 of 15).
Does Batiste Dry Shampoo Original contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?
Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.
Which ingredient rules does Batiste Dry Shampoo Original pass?
Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy.
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