Hair & Body Wash
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Herbal Essences Hair & Body Wash scores 3.6/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in ingredient transparency (8.8) and formulation safety (8.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Foaming surfactant
Formula balancers
Strong surfactant
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Herbal Essences Hair & Body Wash stand out
Herbal Essences Hair & Body Wash is a modest cleanser with an overall score of 3.6/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Glycol Distearate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Zea Mays (Corn) Silk Extract — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
May not suit
- ⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Glycol Distearate
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
Works on your skin — #8 in the INCI list
- ✶Zea Mays (Corn) Silk Extract
Works on your skin — #9 in the INCI list
- ✶Orchis Mascula Flower Extract
Works on your skin — #10 in the INCI list
- ✶Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #14 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
22 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Other ingredient6
- Holds the formula together4
- Works on your skin3
- Keeps the product fresh3
- Formula balancers2
- Softens and smooths2
- Added scent1
- Added colour1