Pureology Hydrate Sheer Shampoo for Fine Hair
by Pureology · hair_care
Editor's Take
Sulfate-free cleansing with Salicylic Acid for scalp clarity, but the MI/MCI preservative duo is a deal-breaker for sensitive users.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.0 / 10
- Modern Tech: 6.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 1.0 / 10
- Sustainability: 5.8 / 10
The Verdict
This formula earns its efficacy score (8.0) by pairing a modern surfactant system with Salicylic Acid to clarify scalps without stripping fine hair. The technology is respectable (6.5) , cationic proteins and volume-conscious formula , though the legacy MI/MCI preservatives anchor it in the past. Clean score sits at 1.0, capped by those same restricted preservatives plus a roster of ethoxylated ingredients and undisclosed fragrance. If your scalp tolerates MI/MCI and you prioritize clarifying performance over ingredient transparency, this delivers on its promise. If you're avoiding legacy preservatives or chasing clean standards standards, skip it.
Full INCI list
Aqua / Water / Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycol Distearate, Glycereth-26, Decyl Glucoside, Coconut Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ppg-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Isethionate, Parfum / Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Coco-Betaine, Polyquaternium-7, Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Linalool, Carbomer, Benzoic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Limonene, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract / Sunflower Seed Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Magnesium Nitrate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzophenone-4, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone.