L'Oreal Elvive Colour Protect Shampoo 800ml
Shampoo

L'Oreal Elvive Colour Protect Shampoo 800ml

LOreal
32Ingredients
0EU Banned
6Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Mod. Allergens4 fragrance allergens
34% Natural56% 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.

SODIUM CHLORIDE
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
HYDROXYCITRONELLAL
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
SALICYLIC ACID
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 5.6 — Ineffective
5.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.6
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–7)
Salicylic Acid at pH 5.6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
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-FreeContains sulfates
Contains sulfate surfactants
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

34% natural57% synthetic
11 natural 3 unknown 18 synthetic

Based on 32 ingredients analyzed. 34% natural, 9% unknown and 57% synthetic.

Surfactants3 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle
Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones2 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance7:PARFUM, FRAGRANCE, SODIUM BENZOATE, ACETIC ACID, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL.
surfactant - cleansing5:SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, COCAMIDE MEA, COCO-BETAINE, TRIDECETH-10, HEXYLENE GLYCOL
surfactant - emulsifying4:SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, COCAMIDE MEA, HEXYLENE GLYCOL

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands. Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect.