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6.9

Dr. Squatch

Refreshing Shampoo

Name: Dr. Squatch Refreshing Shampoo
Brand: Dr. Squatch

moisturiser

Overall score6.9

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Decyl Glucoside

Gentle sugar-derived surfactant

#4Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#6Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener and stabiliser

Score breakdown

Overall

6.9

Hydration Efficacy5.8

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Dr. Squatch Refreshing Shampoo stand out

Dr. Squatch Refreshing Shampoo is a solid moisturiser with an overall score of 6.9/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Trehalose, Honey — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
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Trehalose
Draws in moisture — #9 in the INCI list
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Honey
Draws in moisture — #10 in the INCI list
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Softens and smooths — #11 in the INCI list
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Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Leaf Oil
Softens and smooths — #12 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

25 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water (Aqua)#2Decyl Glucoside #3Coco-Glucoside #4Glycerin #5Naturally Derived Fragrance #6Xanthan Gum #7Gluconolactone #8Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate #9Trehalose #10Honey #11Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil #12Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Leaf Oil #13Sodium Benzoate #14Charcoal Powder #15Potassium Sorbate #16Pinus Palustris (Pine) Wood Tar #17Hydrolyzed Oat Protein #18Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract #19Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract #20Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract #21Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract #22Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract #23Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil #24Tocopherol #25Citric Acid

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient8
Works on your skin6
Draws in moisture3
Softens and smooths3
Holds the formula together2
Keeps the product fresh2
Formula balancers1

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