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Palmolive Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo

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Palmolive

Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo

shampoo · 350 ml · Haircare

Palmolive Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones and parabens, going by its full 22-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool), sulfates (Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate), MI / MCI (Methylisothiazolinone) and chemical UV filters (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate).

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

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Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate (A) / Sodium Laureth Sulfate (B)Sodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
  3. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  4. 4Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  5. 5ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  6. 6Sodium SalicylateSodium Salicylate is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid, used…
  7. 7Polyquaternium-7This conditioning polymer, made from acrylamide and a positively charged monomer, gives…
  8. 8Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  9. 9Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  10. 10Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  11. 11Styrene/Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  12. 12Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  13. 13Laureth-4Laureth-4 is a gentle nonionic surfactant made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide.…
  14. 14Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an oil-soluble UV filter that absorbs UVB sunlight,…Chemical UV filters
  15. 15MethylisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone, often shortened to MI, is a synthetic preservative that stops…MI / MCI
  16. 16Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
  17. 17Pearl Extract
  18. 18Punica Granatum Extract
  19. 19Sine Adipe LacLikely skimmed milk, since its name means 'milk without fat' in Latin; it adds mild…
  20. 20Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilA plant oil pressed from sweet almond kernels. It softens and conditions skin and hair…
  21. 21Butylphenyl MethylpropionalA synthetic fragrance ingredient that gives products a fresh, floral scent, close to…Labelled fragrance allergens
  22. 22LinaloolLinalool 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/8714789880518, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#5)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsButylphenyl Methylpropional (#21), Linalool (#22)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate (A) / Sodium Laureth Sulfate (B) (#2)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCIContainsMethylisothiazolinone (#15)
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersContainsEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (#14)

Frequently asked questions

Is Palmolive Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Palmolive Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo contains Parfum (ingredient 5 of 22).

Does Palmolive Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate (A) / Sodium Laureth Sulfate (B)). Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Palmolive Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for pregnancy.

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