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Moroccanoil Curl Enhancing Shampoo

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Moroccanoil

Curl Enhancing Shampoo

shampoo · 70 ml · Haircare

Moroccanoil Curl Enhancing Shampoo is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 58-ingredient list, with glycerin, panthenol and peptides. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Fragrance/Parfume) and labelled fragrance allergens (Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool).

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

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Curl Enhancing Shampoo

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

  • Peptides

    Signal ingredients used in firming and anti-ageing formulas.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Water/AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
  3. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  4. 4Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that lifts oil…
  5. 5Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans by lifting…
  6. 6Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  7. 7Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt and helps create a…
  8. 8Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
  9. 9Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
  10. 10Achillea Millefolium (Common Yarrow) Extract
  11. 11Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract
  12. 12Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract
  13. 13Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
  14. 14Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
  15. 15Fragrance/ParfumeAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  16. 16Sodium Methyl Isethionate
  17. 17Polyquaternium-6
  18. 18Lauric AcidLauric Acid is a saturated fatty acid from coconut and palm kernel oils. Its main job…
  19. 19Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  20. 20EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  21. 21Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
  22. 22Cetylpyridinium Chloride
  23. 23Coconut AcidCoconut Acid is a mix of fatty acids, mostly lauric acid, made from coconut oil. It is…
  24. 24Polyquaternium-53
  25. 25Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  26. 26Laureth-4Laureth-4 is a gentle nonionic surfactant made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide.…
  27. 27Zinc Laurate
  28. 28Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  29. 29Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  30. 30Sodium Laurate
  31. 31GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  32. 32Sodium IsethionateSodium Isethionate is the sodium salt of isethionic acid, a small, water-friendly…
  33. 33Polyquaternium-55
  34. 34Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
  35. 35Polyquaternium-68
  36. 36PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  37. 37Sodium Methyltaurate
  38. 38Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  39. 39Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent, a salt made from glutamic acid,…
  40. 40Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
  41. 41BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
  42. 42Laureth-23A surfactant made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide, with an average of 23…
  43. 43Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
  44. 44Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone)Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, also called avobenzone, is a chemical sunscreen filter…Chemical UV filters
  45. 45Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate)Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an oil-soluble UV filter that absorbs UVB sunlight,…Chemical UV filters
  46. 46Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate)Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an oil-soluble UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet B rays and…Chemical UV filters
  47. 47PEG-8A small, water-loving synthetic polymer that helps formulas hold moisture and keeps oil…
  48. 48Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinA soy protein that has been broken into smaller pieces, so it can coat hair and skin…
  49. 49PEG-8/Smdi CopolymerA small, water-loving synthetic polymer that helps formulas hold moisture and keeps oil…
  50. 50Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate
  51. 51Sodium PolyacrylateA synthetic polymer, the salt form of polyacrylic acid, that is used mainly to thicken…
  52. 52BiotinBiotin is a water-soluble B vitamin, also called vitamin B7 (it dissolves in water). In…
  53. 53Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  54. 54ChlorphenesinChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative that mainly keeps mold and yeast from growing…
  55. 55Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  56. 56PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  57. 57Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
  58. 58LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Moroccanoil product page, uk.moroccanoil.com/products/curl-enhancing-shampoo, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsFragrance/Parfume (#15)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone (#57), Linalool (#58)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersContainsButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone) (#44), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate) (#45), Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate) (#46)

Frequently asked questions

Is Moroccanoil Curl Enhancing Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Moroccanoil Curl Enhancing Shampoo contains Fragrance/Parfume (ingredient 15 of 58).

Does Moroccanoil Curl Enhancing Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Moroccanoil Curl Enhancing Shampoo good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, pregnancy, curly hair and color-treated hair: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), Peptides and Vitamin E.

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