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Daily Shine Shampoo For Dull Hair
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How we got 3.1 ShowHide
Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo contains several ingredients of significant concern, notably DMDM Hydantoin and Methylisothiazolinone, both formaldehyde-releasing preservatives and potent contact sensitizers, respectively, which are restricted or prohibited in certain cosmetic applications in the EU. The presence of Butylphenyl Methylpropional, a fragrance ingredient prohibited in EU cosmetics due to reproductive toxicity concerns, is also a major red flag. While these are rinse-off products, the cumulative exposure to such ingredients raises significant safety questions, particularly for individuals with sensitive skin or allergies. The product also contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a common irritant, and an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend alongside several declared fragrance allergens, increasing the risk of sensitization.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Glycerin
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Contains prohibited fragrance ingredient and potent sensitizing preservatives
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional, a fragrance ingredient prohibited in EU cosmetics due to reproductive toxicity concerns. It also includes DMDM Hydantoin and Methylisothiazolinone, both preservatives known for their sensitizing potential, with Methylisothiazolinone being prohibited in EU leave-on products. These ingredients, along with Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a common irritant, and an undisclosed fragrance blend, make this product potentially problematic for many users, especially those with sensitive skin or allergies.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — DMDM Hydantoin and Methylchloroisothiazolinone are declared.
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Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for haircare. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Triggered by CI 19140 — a synthetic colour on our aromatic-amine watch list (impurity risk). A colour-quality caution, not a finding that this product contains a carcinogen.
Why the score is capped
Contains a formaldehyde-releasing preservative (EU SCCS)
Rule PC-CAP-01
Contains an isothiazolinone contact sensitizer — MCI/MI (EU SCCS)
Rule PC-CAP-15
Contains butylphenyl methylpropional, which is prohibited in EU cosmetics (or is a prescription drug) - it was removed on a safety finding
Rule PC-CAP-22 · Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II (prohibited substances); Commission Regulations 2019/1966, 2021/1902, 358/2014
Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
Rule PC-CAP-05
High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
Rule PC-CAP-03
What's good
Contains Glycerin for hydration
Contains Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride for conditioning
Watch out for
Presence of Butylphenyl Methylpropional, prohibited in EU cosmetics
Presence of potent sensitizing preservatives Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone
Formaldehyde-releasing preservative DMDM Hydantoin
Potential for skin/scalp irritation from Sodium Laureth Sulfate and TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
Undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend and multiple declared fragrance allergens increase sensitization risk
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a recognized contact allergen, often due to impurities
Dimethiconol may lead to silicone build-up on hair over time
CI 15985 — permitted cosmetic colourant - the EU limits where on the body each may be used.
CI 19140 — permitted cosmetic colourant - the EU limits where on the body each may be used.
PEG-45M — ethoxylated ingredient - quality depends on removal of manufacturing impurities.
Disodium EDTA — disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that keeps a product stable and clear. It has been flagged in some studies for potential endocrine-disrupting properties; regulatory consensus is not yet established, so it is noted as a low-level concern rather than a confirmed hazard.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Methylisothiazolinone
MI and its chlorinated partner MCI are preservatives and recognised contact sensitisers. After MI replaced parabens in many products, European dermatology clinics recorded a sharp rise in contact allergy to it. Contact allergy, once acquired, is usually long-lasting, so people already sensitised to MI are advised to avoid it. EU rules ban MI from leave-on cosmetics (since 2017) and limit it to 15 ppm in rinse-off products. Whether a particular product causes a reaction depends on the person, the concentration and the contact time, which the label alone cannot show.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2017/1224; SCCS Opinion SCCS/1521/13; British Journal of Dermatology (MI epidemic)
Methylisothiazolinone: regulation, sources and other products →Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Butylphenyl methylpropional (Lilial) was classified as toxic to reproduction (category 1B) and has been prohibited in cosmetics in the EU since March 2022. It is also a skin sensitiser.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1902 (Annex II prohibition)
Butylphenyl Methylpropional: regulation, sources and other products →DMDM Hydantoin
DMDM hydantoin slowly releases formaldehyde as a preservative mechanism. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen (IARC Group 1) and potent sensitiser. It can cause allergic contact dermatitis. The EU restricts its maximum concentration and requires labelling that it releases formaldehyde.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC; EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex V
DMDM Hydantoin: regulation, sources and other products →Sodium Laureth Sulfate
SLES is a cleansing agent that is milder than SLS but can still irritate very sensitive or compromised skin. Separately, because it is made by ethoxylation, it may carry a residue of 1,4-dioxane, which IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). The ingredient list cannot show whether any is present or how much. The EU SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in a finished cosmetic to be safe, and manufacturers reduce it by vacuum stripping.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FDA; EU SCCS
Sodium Laureth Sulfate: regulation, sources and other products →Fragrance Allergens (EU-listed)
These are individual fragrance components that are known contact allergens. EU rules require them to be named on the label when present above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off), because "parfum" alone would hide them. Limonene and linalool are especially common and become more allergenic as they oxidise on exposure to air. This is a risk for people who are sensitised, not a general-population hazard.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545 (extended fragrance-allergen labelling); SCCS opinions on fragrance allergens
Fragrance Allergens (EU-listed): regulation, sources and other products →Fragrance
"Fragrance" or "parfum" is a catch-all term that can conceal a blend of hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including known allergens, sensitisers, and potential endocrine disruptors. The EU now mandates disclosure of 82 specific fragrance allergens. People with fragrance sensitivity, asthma, or contact dermatitis should prefer fragrance-free products.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545; IFRA
Fragrance: regulation, sources and other products →Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cocamidopropyl betaine is the usual "gentle" co-surfactant in shampoos, face washes and baby washes. It was named Allergen of the Year by the American Contact Dermatitis Society in 2004; the reactions are attributed mainly to impurities (amidoamine, DMAPA) and are uncommon, but it is a common cause of surfactant allergy in people with eczema.
Peer-reviewed research Source: American Contact Dermatitis Society - Allergen of the Year 2004; contact-dermatitis literature
Cocamidopropyl Betaine: regulation, sources and other products →Synthetic Cosmetic Colourants (CI)
These Colour Index (CI) numbers are colourants on the EU list of permitted cosmetic colours, each with conditions on where it may be used (for example, some are allowed only in products that do not stay in contact with mucous membranes). A listed colour in a product used as directed is not a finding of harm; the colour serves only to colour the product, and this is information for anyone who prefers to avoid synthetic dyes.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex IV (permitted colourants); SCCS opinions on colourants
Synthetic Cosmetic Colourants (CI): regulation, sources and other products →Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs)
PEG ingredients are made by ethoxylation, which can leave traces of ethylene oxide (IARC Group 1) and 1,4-dioxane (IARC Group 2B) unless removed. Good manufacturing removes them, so the ingredient itself is not a hazard, but the label cannot tell you whether it was done well. PEGs should not be applied to broken skin.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC Monographs Vol. 100F (ethylene oxide) and Vol. 71 (1,4-dioxane); Cosmetic Ingredient Review
Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs): regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional, a fragrance ingredient prohibited in EU cosmetics due to reproductive toxicity concerns.
Contains Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, potent contact sensitizers prohibited in EU leave-on cosmetics and restricted in rinse-off products.
Contains DMDM Hydantoin, a formaldehyde-releasing preservative and known contact allergen.
Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a primary surfactant that can be irritating to sensitive skin and may contain trace 1,4-dioxane.
Contains 'Fragrance' and multiple declared fragrance allergens (ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, COUMARIN, Geraniol, Linalool), increasing the risk of sensitization for allergic individuals.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The claim 'FOR DULL HAIR' is a product suitability claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or other label information.
The claim 'Nourishes hair to protect from daily wear & tear and restores shine' is a benefit claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or other label information.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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WaterWATER
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Sodium Laureth SulfateSODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
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DimethiconolDIMETHICONOL
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Trideceth-10TRIDECETH-10
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TEA-DodecylbenzenesulfonateTEA-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
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Cocamidopropyl BetaineCOCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
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Sodium ChlorideSODIUM CHLORIDE
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Fragrance undisclosed fragrancePERFUME
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Glycol DistearateGLYCOL DISTEARATE
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GlycerinGLYCERIN
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CarbomerCARBOMER
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Sodium HydroxideSODIUM HYDROXIDE
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideGUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
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MicaMICA
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Titanium DioxideTITANIUM DIOXIDE
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Cocamide MEACOCAMIDE MEA
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Disodium EDTADISODIUM EDTA
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Citric AcidCITRIC ACID
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PEG-45M
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DMDM HydantoinDMDM HYDANTOIN
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil trace amountHELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL
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Lysine HClLYSINE HCl
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MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMETHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
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MethylisothiazolinoneMETHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
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Alpha-Isomethyl IononeALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
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Butylphenyl MethylpropionalBUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL
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CoumarinCOUMARIN
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GeraniolGERANIOL
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LinaloolLINALOOL
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CI 15985 synthetic colour
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CI 19140 synthetic colour
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
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Fragrance allergens are substances EU cosmetics rules require to be named on the label (such as Limonene and Linalool). Fragrant botanicals such as essential oils are grouped with them because they can naturally contain such substances, but they are not on that list. They matter mainly for people with fragrance allergies or already-sensitive skin — not a general-population safety issue. Each named allergen takes a small deduction from the ingredient score, and a high count can cap it; fragrant botanicals take none. Naming them on the label is a transparency positive.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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What are the ingredients in Daily Shine Shampoo For Dull Hair?
The label of Daily Shine Shampoo For Dull Hair lists 31 ingredients, in label order: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Dimethiconol, Trideceth-10, TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Cocamide MEA, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, PEG-45M, DMDM Hydantoin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lysine HCl, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, COUMARIN, Geraniol, Linalool, CI 15985, CI 19140. Flagged by the analysis: Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, DMDM Hydantoin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance and 6 more.
Is Daily Shine Shampoo For Dull Hair safe to use?
Daily Shine Shampoo For Dull Hair scores 3.1/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional, a fragrance ingredient prohibited in EU cosmetics due to reproductive toxicity concerns. It also includes DMDM Hydantoin and Methylisothiazolinone, both preservatives known for their sensitizing potential, with Methylisothiazolinone being prohibited in EU leave-on products. These ingredients, along with Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a common irritant, and an undisclosed fragrance blend, make this product potentially problematic for many users, especially those with sensitive skin or allergies.
Why does Daily Shine Shampoo For Dull Hair score 3.1/10?
Flagged in the score: Presence of potent sensitizing preservatives Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone. Formaldehyde-releasing preservative DMDM Hydantoin. Also noted: Presence of Butylphenyl Methylpropional, prohibited in EU cosmetics.
Who should avoid Daily Shine Shampoo For Dull Hair?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin or fragrance allergies; Avoiding formaldehyde-releasing preservatives; Avoiding isothiazolinone preservatives; Avoiding Butylphenyl Methylpropional.
Does Daily Shine Shampoo For Dull Hair contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists 5 fragrance allergens: Butylphenyl Methylpropional, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, COUMARIN, Geraniol and Linalool. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Does Daily Shine Shampoo For Dull Hair contain fragrance?
Yes — the ingredient list includes Fragrance. Fragrance is declared as a single ingredient, so the individual scent chemicals in it are not named; the label does separately list 5 fragrance allergens (Butylphenyl Methylpropional, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, COUMARIN, Geraniol and Linalool). This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Daily Shine Shampoo For Dull Hair pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "FOR DULL HAIR" — can't be verified from the label. "Nourishes hair to protect from daily wear & tear and restores shine" — can't be verified from the label.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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