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Clairol4064666234427

Clairol Nice 'N Easy Permanent 6A Light Ash Brown Hair Colour each

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Cosmetic safety high.

Cosmetic safety
High

67 of 70 ingredients recognised

Chemical concern
Not assessed

Advisory

  • Contains fragrance: Parfum/Fragrance
  • Fragrance allergens: Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal

Fragrance does not change the rating; it matters if your skin reacts to fragrance. EU-declared fragrance allergens: relevant only if you are sensitised to them.

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Why it's rated this way

16 ingredients on this label are flagged. A cosmetic's rating is set by its most serious finding — here, Methylisothiazolinone.

  1. MethylisothiazolinoneHigh concernPotent contact sensitizer; banned in EU leave-on cosmetics since 2017.
    What it is
    Its recorded role: preservative and antioxidant. About Methylisothiazolinone
    Why it's flagged
    Potent contact sensitizer; banned in EU leave-on cosmetics since 2017.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated cosmetic-ingredient concern list.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.
  2. p-PhenylenediamineHigh concernEU CosIng Annex III
    What it is
    Its recorded role: hair dyeing and colourant. About p-Phenylenediamine
    Why it's flagged
    EU CosIng Annex III
    Regulatory basis
    EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III — allowed only within set limits and conditions.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.
  3. ResorcinolHigh concernEU CosIng Annex III
    What it is
    Its recorded role: antioxidant and hair dyeing. About Resorcinol
    Why it's flagged
    EU CosIng Annex III
    Regulatory basis
    EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III — allowed only within set limits and conditions.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.
  4. EthoxydiglycolHigh concernEU CosIng Annex III
    What it is
    Its recorded role: humectant and solvent. About Ethoxydiglycol
    Why it's flagged
    EU CosIng Annex III
    Regulatory basis
    EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III — allowed only within set limits and conditions.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.
  5. p-AminophenolHigh concernEU CosIng Annex III
    What it is
    Its recorded role: hair dyeing and colourant. About p-Aminophenol
    Why it's flagged
    EU CosIng Annex III
    Regulatory basis
    EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III — allowed only within set limits and conditions.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.
  6. 1-Hydroxyethyl 4,5-Diamino Pyrazole SulfateHigh concernEU CosIng Annex III
    What it is
    Its recorded role: colorant and hair dyeing. About 1-Hydroxyethyl 4,5-Diamino Pyrazole Sulfate
    Why it's flagged
    EU CosIng Annex III
    Regulatory basis
    EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III — allowed only within set limits and conditions.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.
  7. MethylchloroisothiazolinoneHigh concernPotent contact sensitizer (MCI).
    What it is
    Its recorded role: preservative and antioxidant. About Methylchloroisothiazolinone
    Why it's flagged
    Potent contact sensitizer (MCI).
    Regulatory basis
    EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V — permitted preservative, with a concentration limit; Greenveil's curated cosmetic-ingredient concern list.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.
  8. 4-Amino-2-HydroxytolueneHigh concernEU CosIng Annex III
    What it is
    Its recorded role: hair dyeing and colourant. About 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene
    Why it's flagged
    EU CosIng Annex III
    Regulatory basis
    EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III — allowed only within set limits and conditions.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.
  9. m-AminophenolHigh concernEU CosIng Annex III
    What it is
    Its recorded role: hair dyeing and colourant. About m-Aminophenol
    Why it's flagged
    EU CosIng Annex III
    Regulatory basis
    EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III — allowed only within set limits and conditions.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.
  10. 2-MethylresorcinolHigh concernEU CosIng Annex III
    What it is
    Its recorded role: hair dyeing and colourant. About 2-Methylresorcinol
    Why it's flagged
    EU CosIng Annex III
    Regulatory basis
    EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III — allowed only within set limits and conditions.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.
  11. Hydrogen PeroxideHigh concernEU CosIng Annex III
    What it is
    Its recorded role: antimicrobial and oral care. About Hydrogen Peroxide
    Why it's flagged
    EU CosIng Annex III
    Regulatory basis
    EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III — allowed only within set limits and conditions.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.
  12. Phenyl Methyl PyrazoloneHigh concernEU CosIng Annex III
    What it is
    Its recorded role: hair dyeing and colourant. About Phenyl Methyl Pyrazolone
    Why it's flagged
    EU CosIng Annex III
    Regulatory basis
    EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III — allowed only within set limits and conditions.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.
  13. 1-NaphtholHigh concernEU CosIng Annex III
    What it is
    Its recorded role: hair dyeing and colourant. About 1-Naphthol
    Why it's flagged
    EU CosIng Annex III
    Regulatory basis
    EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III — allowed only within set limits and conditions.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.
  14. AmmoniaHigh concernEU CosIng Annex III
    What it is
    Its recorded role: buffering and fragrance. About Ammonia
    Why it's flagged
    EU CosIng Annex III
    Regulatory basis
    EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III — allowed only within set limits and conditions.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.
  15. BhtModerate concernSynthetic antioxidant. The EU restricts it to 0.001 % in mouthwash, 0.1 % in toothpaste and 0.8 % in other cosmetics; the SCCS found it safe within those limits, but it is a common avoidance ingredient.
    What it is
    Its recorded role: antioxidant and fragrance. About Bht
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic antioxidant. The EU restricts it to 0.001 % in mouthwash, 0.1 % in toothpaste and 0.8 % in other cosmetics; the SCCS found it safe within those limits, but it is a common avoidance ingredient.
    Regulatory basis
    EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III — allowed only within set limits and conditions; Greenveil's curated cosmetic-ingredient concern list.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.
  16. Etidronic AcidMinor concernChelating agent that keeps soap and hair products stable and clear. The EU permits it up to 0.2 % in soap and 1.5 % in hair products; within those limits it is a low-concern excipient.
    What it is
    Its recorded role: chelating and chelating agent. About Etidronic Acid
    Why it's flagged
    Chelating agent that keeps soap and hair products stable and clear. The EU permits it up to 0.2 % in soap and 1.5 % in hair products; within those limits it is a low-concern excipient.
    Regulatory basis
    EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III — allowed only within set limits and conditions; Greenveil's curated cosmetic-ingredient concern list.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. The label names this substance exactly.

Assessed against the label as captured: 67 of 70 ingredients recognised.

Ingredients

  • COLOUR-BLEND FORMULA: Aqua/Water/Eau
  • Ethoxydiglycol›
  • Propylene Glycol›
  • Isopropyl Alcohol›
  • Soytrimonium Chloride›
  • Oleth-5›
  • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate›
  • Tall Oil Acid›
  • Ammonia›
  • Oleth-2›
  • Parfum/Fragrance›
  • C11-15 Pareth-9›
  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine›
  • p-Aminophenol›
  • p-Phenylenediamine›
  • C12-15 Pareth-3›
  • Resorcinol›
  • Citric Acid›
  • Erythorbic Acid›
  • 2-Methylresorcinol›
  • N-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyll-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate
  • 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene›
  • 1-Naphthol›
  • Phenyl Methyl Pyrazolone›
  • Sodium Sulfite›
  • m-Aminophenol›
  • Limonene›
  • EDTA›
  • Linalool›
  • Citronellol›
  • BHT›
  • 1-Hydroxyethyl 4,5-Diamino Pyrazole Sulfate›
  • COLOUR-BLEND ACTIVATOR: Aqua/Water/Eau
  • Hydrogen Peroxide›
  • Acrylates Copolymer›
  • Steareth-21›
  • PEG-50 Hydrogenated Palmamide›
  • Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer›
  • Oleyl Alcohol›
  • Etidronic Acid›
  • Disodium EDTA›
  • Simethicone›
  • Sorbitan Stearate›
  • PEG-40 Stearate›
  • Magnesium Chloride›
  • Magnesium Nitrate›
  • Potassium Sorbate›
  • Cellulose Gum›
  • Methylchloroisothiazolinone›
  • Methylisothiazolinone›
  • Sorbic Acid›
  • CC+ COLOURSEAL CONDITIONER: Aqua/Water/Eau
  • Bis-Hydroxy/Methoxy Amodimethicone›
  • Stearyl Alcohol›
  • Cetyl Alcohol›
  • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine›
  • Malic Acid›
  • Glutamic Acid›
  • Benzyl Alcohol›
  • Benzyl Benzoate›
  • Histidine›
  • Cocos Nucifera Oil›
  • Sodium Chloride›
  • Hexyl Cinnamal›
  • Trimethylsiloxysilicate›
  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice›
  • Ascorbic Acid›
  • Sodium Benzoate›
  • Contains Ammonia
  • Resorcinol and Phenylenediamines
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COLOUR-BLEND FORMULA: Aqua/Water/Eau, Ethoxydiglycol, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Soytrimonium Chloride, Oleth-5, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tall Oil Acid, Ammonia, Oleth-2, Parfum/Fragrance, C11-15 Pareth-9, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, p-Aminophenol, p-Phenylenediamine, C12-15 Pareth-3, Resorcinol, Citric Acid, Erythorbic Acid, 2-Methylresorcinol, N,N-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyll-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate, 4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene, 1-Naphthol, Phenyl Methyl Pyrazolone, Sodium Sulfite, m-Aminophenol, Limonene, EDTA, Linalool, Citronellol, BHT, 1-Hydroxyethyl 4,5-Diamino Pyrazole Sulfate. COLOUR-BLEND ACTIVATOR: Aqua/Water/Eau, Hydrogen Peroxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Steareth-21, Oleth-2, PEG-50 Hydrogenated Palmamide, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Oleyl Alcohol, Etidronic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Simethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Potassium Sorbate, Cellulose Gum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Sorbic Acid. CC+ COLOURSEAL CONDITIONER: Aqua/Water/Eau, Bis-Hydroxy/Methoxy Amodimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Malic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, EDTA, Histidine, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Sodium Chloride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Magnesium Nitrate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, BHT, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Sulfite. Contains: Contains not more than 2.65% v/v Ammonia and 9.7% v/v Hydrogen Peroxide. Contains Ammonia, Hydrogen Peroxide, Resorcinol and Phenylenediamines.

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19 high · 3 minor · 14 low · 27 not assessed

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