A Curl Can Dream Cleansing Shampoo

shampoo · 300 ml · Haircare

Matrix A Curl Can Dream Cleansing Shampoo is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 18-ingredient list, with glycerin and salicylic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool, Geraniol) and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate Un Gucoside).

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

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Key ingredients in A Curl Can Dream Cleansing Shampoo

Glycerin
A humectant that helps hair stay soft and hydrated.
Salicylic acid (BHA)
Loosens flakes and build-up on the scalp.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Aqua / Water / EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Sodium Laureth Sulfate Un GucosideSulfates
3Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
4Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
5Parfum / Fragrance Clycol DastearateAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
6Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
7PPG-S-Ceteth-20
8Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
9Sodum Rocode. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
10Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
11Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
12Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
13LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
14Ctronellol
15GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
16Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
17GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
18Mel Extract /Kone Doin/ Fil Cest09/) Pat./ Brev.: Patents.Matrix.Com

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0884486462404, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum / Fragrance Clycol Dastearate (#5)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Linalool (#13), Geraniol (#15), Benzyl Salicylate (#16)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	Contains	Sodium Laureth Sulfate Un Gucoside (#2)
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 Matrix A Curl Can Dream Cleansing Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Matrix A Curl Can Dream Cleansing Shampoo contains Parfum / Fragrance Clycol Dastearate (ingredient 5 of 18).

Does Matrix A Curl Can Dream Cleansing Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate Un Gucoside). Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Matrix A Curl Can Dream Cleansing Shampoo pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and fungal acne (malassezia). Key ingredients: Glycerin and Salicylic acid (BHA).