Allergen & irritant analysis
5 flaggedThis shampoo from Aveeno lists 19 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateCan be irritating for sensitive skin or at high concentrations, similar to other strong anionic detergents.
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Full Ingredient List
19INCI (full list, INCI order): colloidal oatmeal extract, water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, cocamidopropyl betaine, vinegar, polyquaternium-22, peg-7 amodimethicone, linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, polyquaternium-39, sodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, propylene glycol, hexylene glycol, sodium citrate, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Does Apple Cider Vinegar Blend Clarify & Shine Shampoo contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Apple Cider Vinegar Blend Clarify & Shine Shampoo with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Apple Cider Vinegar Blend Clarify & Shine Shampoo paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Apple Cider Vinegar Blend Clarify & Shine Shampoo's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Apple Cider Vinegar Blend Clarify & Shine Shampoo suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Apple Cider Vinegar Blend Clarify & Shine Shampoo contains 3 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Apple Cider Vinegar Blend Clarify & Shine Shampoo against your own profile.

