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Palmolive Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo

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Palmolive

Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo

shampoo · 350 ml · Haircare

Palmolive Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones and parabens, going by its full 22-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum), labelled fragrance allergens (Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool) and sulfates (Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate (A) / Sodium Laureth Sulfate (B)).

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

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate (A) / Sodium Laureth Sulfate (B)Sodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…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. 5ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  6. 6Sodium SalicylateSodium Salicylate is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid, used…
  7. 7Polyquaternium-7This conditioning polymer, made from acrylamide and a positively charged monomer, gives…
  8. 8Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  9. 9Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  10. 10Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  11. 11Styrene/Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  12. 12Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  13. 13Laureth-4Laureth-4 is a gentle nonionic surfactant made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide.…
  14. 14Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an oil-soluble UV filter that absorbs UVB sunlight,…Chemical UV filters
  15. 15MethylisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone, often shortened to MI, is a synthetic preservative that stops…MI / MCI
  16. 16Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
  17. 17Pearl Extract
  18. 18Punica Granatum Extract
  19. 19Sine Adipe Lac
  20. 20Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilA plant oil pressed from sweet almond kernels. It softens and conditions skin and hair…
  21. 21Butylphenyl MethylpropionalA synthetic fragrance ingredient that gives products a fresh, floral scent, close to…Labelled fragrance allergens
  22. 22LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/8714789880518, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#5)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsButylphenyl Methylpropional (#21), Linalool (#22)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate (A) / Sodium Laureth Sulfate (B) (#2)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCIContainsMethylisothiazolinone (#15)
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersContainsEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (#14)

Frequently asked questions

Is Palmolive Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Palmolive Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo contains Parfum (ingredient 5 of 22).

Does Palmolive Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate (A) / Sodium Laureth Sulfate (B)). Parabens: none listed.

What is Palmolive Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo good for?

By its ingredient list it fits pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for that need.

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