Herbal Essences Shampoo
Not sure. We can't tell if Herbal Essences Shampoo is vegan.
Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol and Cetyl Alcohol can be plant or animal derived (can be made from plants or animal fat) and the label does not say.
- Glycerin
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Cetyl Alcohol
Why
Vegan means no animal-derived ingredients: no beeswax, honey, lanolin, carmine, collagen, silk or milk. Some ingredients like glycerin can come from plants or animals, so a vegan claim on the label matters.
We can't tell if Herbal Essences Shampoo is vegan. Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol and Cetyl Alcohol can be plant or animal derived (can be made from plants or animal fat) and the label does not say.
This is not a safety warning. It is a label fact, useful if you avoid this group on purpose.
Full ingredient list
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Fragrance, Sodium Citrate, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-6, Trihydroxystearin, Histidine, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 19140, CI 17200.
Highlighted names triggered a “No” on one of the six checks. Underlined names open the ingredient dictionary. Source list as recorded on Open Beauty Facts.
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Data: Open Beauty Facts, community database, ODbL license. Last checked 26 Aug 2026. Barcode 8001090222848.