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Maui Moisture Shea Butter Hair Mask 12 Ounce Jar

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Maui Moisture

Shea Butter Hair Mask 12 Ounce Jar

hair mask · 340 g · Haircare

Maui Moisture Shea Butter Hair Mask 12 Ounce Jar is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 30-ingredient list, with shea butter and aloe vera. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional), formaldehyde releasers (DMDM Hydantoin) and mineral oil & petrolatum (Microcrystalline Wax).

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

£18.10at Amazon UK

Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 05:32 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

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Key ingredients in Shea Butter Hair Mask 12 Ounce Jar

  • Shea butter

    A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.

  • Aloe vera

    A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the watery liquid pressed or extracted from the leaves…
  2. 2Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  3. 3Cocos Nucifera (Coconut/Noix de Coca) Oil
  4. 4Isopropyl MyristateIsopropyl Myristate is a light, oil-like ester made from myristic acid and isopropyl…
  5. 5Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  6. 6Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
  7. 7Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
  8. 8PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a water-soluble emulsifier made from castor oil. Its…
  9. 9Cocos Nucifera (Coconut/Noix de Coco) Water
  10. 10Butyrospermum Parki(Shea) Butter
  11. 11Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilA light oil pressed from the seeds of a macadamia tree, used mainly to condition hair…
  12. 12Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
  13. 13Polyquaternium-37Polyquaternium-37 is a synthetic polymer with positive charges that cling to hair. Its…
  14. 14Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina)Cera Microcristallina is a fine-grained wax refined from petroleum. It thickens…Mineral oil & petrolatum
  15. 15Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
  16. 16Diheptyl Succinate
  17. 17Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateA light oily ester made from butylene glycol and two fatty acids. It mainly softens…
  18. 18Ceteareth-20Ceteareth-20 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from fatty alcohols that helps oil…
  19. 19PPG-1 Trideceth-6
  20. 20Tapioca StarchA fine white powder made from the starch of cassava root. It mainly absorbs oil and…
  21. 21Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
  22. 22Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  23. 23DMDM HydantoinDMDM hydantoin is a preservative that slowly releases small amounts of formaldehyde to…Formaldehyde releasers
  24. 24Diezolidinyl Urea
  25. 25lodopropynyl Butylcarbanate
  26. 26Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
  27. 27LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  28. 28Butylphenyl MethylpropionalA synthetic fragrance ingredient that gives products a fresh, floral scent, close to…Labelled fragrance allergens
  29. 29Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
  30. 30HydroxycitronellalA lab-made fragrance ingredient whose main job is giving products a fresh, floral…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0022796170156, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#26)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLinalool (#27), Butylphenyl Methylpropional (#28), Benzyl Salicylate (#29), Hydroxycitronellal (#30)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersContainsDMDM Hydantoin (#23)
Mineral oil & petrolatumContainsMicrocrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina) (#14)
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Maui Moisture Shea Butter Hair Mask 12 Ounce Jar fragrance-free?

No. Maui Moisture Shea Butter Hair Mask 12 Ounce Jar contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 26 of 30).

Does Maui Moisture Shea Butter Hair Mask 12 Ounce Jar contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Maui Moisture Shea Butter Hair Mask 12 Ounce Jar pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, pregnancy, curly hair and color-treated hair. Key ingredients: Shea butter and Aloe vera.

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 05:32 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.