Shea moisture
SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Extra Moisture Retention Shampoo
shampoo · 384 ml · 21 ingredients
£12.10Amazon UK
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
- With glycerin
- With shea butter
- With vitamin E
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Paul Mitchell
Awapuhi Shampoo
shampoo · 1 l · Haircare
Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo is free of essential oils, drying alcohol and parabens, going by its full 24-ingredient list, with aloe vera. List checked November 5, 2026.
The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Benzoate), sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate), silicones (Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone, PEG-12 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
£31.00at Amazon UK
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Key ingredients in Awapuhi Shampoo
Aloe vera
A soothing, hydrating plant juice.
Full ingredient list, decoded
24 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).
- 1Aqua (Water, Eau)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
- 2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
- 3Cocamide MIPACocamide MIPA is a mild, coconut-derived foam booster and thickener made from coconut…
- 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
- 5Hedychium Coronarium (White Ginger) Root Extract
- 6Aloe Barbadensis Extract
- 7Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- 8Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf
- 9Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- 10Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
- 11Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl DimethiconeSilicones
- 12Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
- 13Glycol StearateA waxy, pearly ingredient made from glycol and stearic acid, a fatty acid, that gives…
- 14Isopropanolamine
- 15Magnesium ChlorideA simple mineral salt made from magnesium and chlorine. In shampoos and conditioners it…
- 16Magnesium NitrateMagnesium nitrate is a mineral salt made from magnesium and nitric acid. In hair and…
- 17PEG-12 DimethiconePEG-12 Dimethicone is a silicone with water-loving side chains added. It helps oil and…Silicones
- 18PEG-14M
- 19Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
- 20MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative from the isothiazolinone family that keeps water-based products free…MI / MCI
- 21MethylisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone, often shortened to MI, is a synthetic preservative that stops…MI / MCI
- 22PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
- 23Parfum (Fragrance)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
- 24Benzyl BenzoateBenzyl Benzoate is a clear, oily liquid with a mild, sweet scent. It mainly helps…Labelled fragrance allergens
Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0009531113265, retrieved November 5, 2026.
Every flag we check
| Check | Result | Ingredients found |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrance | Contains | Parfum (Fragrance) (#23) |
| Essential oils | None listed | — |
| Labelled fragrance allergens | Contains | Benzyl Benzoate (#24) |
| Drying alcohol | None listed | — |
| Sulfates | Contains | Sodium Laureth Sulfate (#2) |
| Silicones | Contains | Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone (#11), PEG-12 Dimethicone (#17) |
| Parabens | None listed | — |
| MI / MCI | Contains | Methylchloroisothiazolinone (#20), Methylisothiazolinone (#21) |
| Formaldehyde releasers | None listed | — |
| Mineral oil & petrolatum | None listed | — |
| Lanolin | None listed | — |
| Chemical UV filters | None listed | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo fragrance-free?
No. Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo contains Parfum (Fragrance) (ingredient 23 of 24).
Does Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?
Silicones: yes (Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone). Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.
Which ingredient rules does Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo pass?
Its full list passes our ingredient rules for acne-prone skin and pregnancy. Key ingredients: Aloe vera.
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