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Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Shampoo

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Pantene

Pro-V Classic Clean Shampoo

shampoo · 500 ml · Haircare

Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Shampoo is free of essential oils, drying alcohol and parabens, going by its full 22-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol), sulfates (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate), silicones (Dimethiconol, Dimethicone) and MI / MCI (Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Contains silicones
  • 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. 1Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium Lauryl SulfateSodium Lauryl Sulfate is a strong surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt…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. 5Fragrance/ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  6. 6HistidineHistidine is an amino acid, one of the small building blocks that make up proteins. In…
  7. 7Sodium XylenesulfonateA salt made from xylene that helps oily and poorly soluble ingredients stay mixed into…
  8. 8Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  9. 9DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
  10. 10DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  11. 11Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  12. 12Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
  13. 13Polyquaternium-6A synthetic polymer with a positive charge, used mainly to condition hair and skin,…
  14. 14Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
  15. 15Trideceth-10Trideceth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made from a synthetic fatty alcohol and ethylene…
  16. 16Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  17. 17Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
  18. 18Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  19. 19TrihydroxystearinTrihydroxystearin is a waxy, castor-derived ingredient that thickens oils and gives…
  20. 20Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative from the isothiazolinone family that keeps water-based products free…MI / MCI
  22. 22MethylisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone, often shortened to MI, is a synthetic preservative that stops…MI / MCI

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0080878195299, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsFragrance/Parfum (#5)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsBenzyl Alcohol (#20)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Lauryl Sulfate (#2)
SiliconesContainsDimethiconol (#9), Dimethicone (#10)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCIContainsMethylchloroisothiazolinone (#21), Methylisothiazolinone (#22)
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Shampoo contains Fragrance/Parfum (ingredient 5 of 22).

Does Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethiconol, Dimethicone). Sulfates: yes (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Shampoo pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy.

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