Truly Unruly Shampoo
Shampoo

Truly Unruly Shampoo

Raw Sugar
26Ingredients
0EU Banned
2Caution
1.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
1.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
50% Natural46% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Benzyl Alcohol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Polyquaternium-7
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.4 — Suboptimal
5.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.4
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

50% natural46% synthetic
13 natural 1 unknown 12 synthetic

Based on 26 ingredients analyzed. 50% natural, 4% unknown and 46% synthetic.

Surfactants3 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle
Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning5:Purified Water, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, *Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, *Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
cleansing5:Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
surfactant - cleansing5:Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Gel-like consistency that lathers into a rich foam on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish

Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.