Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo

by Aussie · hair_care

Editor's Take

Old-school drugstore shampoo that earns its smooth finish, but the “moist” effect comes from silicone coating after a forceful sulfate wash.

Four-pillar formula scores

  • Efficacy: 7.2 / 10
  • Modern Tech: 4.5 / 10
  • Clean Beauty: 1.0 / 10
  • Sustainability: 5.8 / 10

The Verdict

Efficacy lands in the solid range: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate cleans deeply, while Dimethiconol and conditioning guar improve detangling and surface slip. Clean alignment is very poor, with MI/MCI, fragrance, persistent silicones, and synthetic dyes weighing heavily against it. Best suited to occasional buildup removal when you want a polished finish, not daily moisture care for a sensitive or dry scalp.

Full INCI list

Water/Eau, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Sodium Citrate, Fragrance/Parfum, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Dimethiconol, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Trideceth-10, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylisothiazolinone, Yellow 5, Red 33

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