7.5 /10
5.0 /10
Shakntala Hair Cleanser vs Loreal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo
Decode Label-scored on the concerns that matter for Haircare — the facts from each label, side by side. We decode, you decide.
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What's different
- •Only Loreal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo lists the flagged ingredient Sodium Laureth Sulfate.
- •Only Shakntala Hair Cleanser lists the allergen Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil.
- •Only Loreal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo lists the allergens Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool and Hexyl Cinnamal.
Shakntala Hair Cleanser
Fewer concerns on: Harsh Surfactants & Irritants, Carcinogen & Contaminant Risk
Loreal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo
Not ahead on any concern we check.
Scores: Shakntala Hair Cleanser has the higher Decode Label score (7.5 vs 5.0). Which difference matters most depends on who is eating or using it — that's your call.
A higher score means fewer or lighter concerns found under Decode Label's published rules. It is not a medical "safe", and a lower score does not establish that a product is unsafe.
Safety Score
Shakntala Hair Cleanser is a herbal-rich shampoo with milder surfactants and a broad array of botanical extracts, though its fragrance is undisclosed.
Safety Score
L'Oréal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo is a cleansing product with a focus on gloss, but it contains harsher surfactants and a notable fragrance allergen load.
Side by side
What each label says.
Fragrance allergens matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
What these labels can't tell us
- How much of each ingredient is in the product — labels list order, not amounts.
- What is inside a bare "Fragrance" — it can include allergens the label does not name.
- How the finished product performs, or how your skin or scalp will react — an ingredient list cannot show either.
- Anything a laboratory test would find — Decode Label reads labels; it does not test products.
Concern match
A separate lens from the overall Safety Score above — how well each product suits a specific concern, not an overall verdict. Each concern is scored 0–10: higher means less of that concern (5 ≈ neutral).
What matters most to you?
…or what you want it to do — read from the ingredients, not scored by the engine
For , scores higher ( vs ). This is only a per-concern fit lens — it doesn't change the overall safety score, where still has the higher score.
For , the two are evenly matched. The overall safety verdict is unchanged.
This one is read from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine — useful for choosing, but it is not a safety finding.
Shakntala Hair Cleanser scores higher due to its use of milder surfactants like Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Decyl Glucoside, and Coco-Glucoside, compared to L'Oréal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo's primary use of Sodium Laureth Sulfate.
Both products score similarly as L'Oréal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo explicitly lists multiple EU-26 fragrance allergens such as Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, and Hexyl Cinnamal, while Shakntala Hair Cleanser includes 'Fragrance' without further disclosure of potential allergens.
Both products score evenly as they both utilize Sodium Benzoate as a preservative, which is generally considered safe for cosmetic use within regulated limits.
Both products score similarly as L'Oréal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo contains Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid, which can be sensitizing for some individuals, while Shakntala Hair Cleanser includes essential oils like Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, which can also be sensitizing.
Both products score evenly as neither product explicitly lists ingredients widely recognized as endocrine disruptors in their formulations.
Shakntala Hair Cleanser scores higher as L'Oréal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo contains ingredients like Dimethicone and PEG-100 Stearate, which can be associated with potential manufacturing contaminants, whereas Shakntala Hair Cleanser's ingredient list presents a lower risk in this category.
Both products score evenly as L'Oréal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo provides a detailed list of individual fragrance allergens, while Shakntala Hair Cleanser lists 'Fragrance' without further breakdown, balancing their transparency profiles in different ways.
Declared ingredients linked to common haircare goals
Ingredient read — not a safety scoreRead from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine, so these sit apart from the scores above and do not change the verdict. 5 means neutral — no ingredient that helps or hinders. Traditional cosmetic use, not a medical claim — and the ingredient list alone does not establish that the finished product delivers the benefit.
Hair Growth & Regrowth
Stronger ingredient match: Shakntala Hair Cleanser +1.5Shakntala Hair Cleanser includes Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract and Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, which are traditionally associated with supporting hair growth, while L'Oréal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo does not list ingredients specifically for this concern.
Hair Fall & Hair Thinning
Stronger ingredient match: Shakntala Hair Cleanser +1.5Shakntala Hair Cleanser contains Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract and Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, which are often included in formulations targeting hair fall and thinning, whereas L'Oréal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo does not feature such ingredients.
Dandruff & Flaky Scalp
Stronger ingredient match: Shakntala Hair Cleanser +1.5Shakntala Hair Cleanser includes Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil and Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, traditionally used for their clarifying and soothing properties on the scalp, which may benefit dandruff or flaky conditions.
Scalp Itching & Irritation
Stronger ingredient match: Shakntala Hair Cleanser +1.5Shakntala Hair Cleanser's milder surfactant system and inclusion of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice may contribute to a more soothing experience for an itchy or irritated scalp, while L'Oréal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo's Sodium Laureth Sulfate and fragrance load could be more irritating for some.
Dry, Damaged & Brittle Hair
Stronger ingredient match: Shakntala Hair Cleanser +2.0Shakntala Hair Cleanser is formulated with nourishing ingredients like Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Hydrolyzed Keratin, and Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, which are beneficial for dry, damaged, and brittle hair, unlike L'Oréal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo.
Frizzy & Unmanageable Hair
Stronger ingredient match: Shakntala Hair Cleanser +0.5L'Oréal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo contains Dimethicone and Glycolic Acid, which can help smooth the hair cuticle and reduce frizz, while Shakntala Hair Cleanser includes conditioning agents like Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride and various oils that can also improve manageability.
Split Ends & Breakage
Stronger ingredient match: Shakntala Hair Cleanser +1.5Shakntala Hair Cleanser's inclusion of Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, and various nourishing oils can help strengthen hair and reduce the appearance of split ends and breakage, which are not specifically addressed by ingredients in L'Oréal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo.
Hair Strength, Density & Volume
Stronger ingredient match: Shakntala Hair Cleanser +1.5Shakntala Hair Cleanser contains Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, and ingredients like Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, which are often associated with improving hair strength and density, while L'Oréal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo does not feature specific ingredients for these benefits.
Shakntala Hair Cleanser
In its favour, from the label
- Utilizes milder primary surfactants
- Lower potential for manufacturing contaminants
Label findings to note
- Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
- Contains some essential oils that can be sensitizing
Loreal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo
In its favour, from the label
- Explicitly lists individual fragrance allergens
- Contains Glycolic Acid for potential surface smoothing
Label findings to note
- Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
- High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
- Uses Sodium Laureth Sulfate as a primary surfactant
- Contains multiple EU-26 fragrance allergens
- Potential for manufacturing contaminants from certain ingredients
Shakntala Hair Cleanser vs Loreal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo — frequently asked questions
Shakntala Hair Cleanser's ingredient list includes Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed. Loreal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo's ingredient list includes Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool and Hexyl Cinnamal. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed.
Shakntala Hair Cleanser lists Fragrance. Loreal Paris Glycolic Gloss Shampoo lists Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Fragrance.
Flagged ingredients in this comparison
Who classified each one, its regulation, and how common it is across the catalogue.
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