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Color Defense Clarifying Shampoo

Last verified: March 9, 2026

  • Water
  • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • PEG-4 Rapeseedamide
  • Sodium Chloride
  • Phenoxyethanol
  • Fragrance
  • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
  • Citric Acid
  • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
  • Disodium EDTA
  • Ethylhexylglycerin
  • Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate
  • Hexamethylindanopyran
  • Linalool
  • Geraniol
  • Hydroxycitronellal
  • Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
  • Glycerin
  • Sorbitol
  • Aminomethyl Propanol
  • Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
  • Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730)
  • Polyquaternium-78
  • Polyquaternium-7
  • Polysorbate 20
  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
  • Red 33 (CI 17200)
  • Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
  • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Color Defense Clarifying Shampoo by ion has been evaluated by Million Marker and contains ingredients with known health concerns. This product is rated STOP, indicating higher concern.

We recommend avoiding STOP-rated products and seeking safer alternatives from our GO or SLOW categories.

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Color Defense Clarifying Shampoo by ion - Non-toxic Shampoos + Conditioners product rated STOP by Million Marker, free from BPA, phthalates, and parabens

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