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Plastic-Free Rating
Personal Care
Personal Care·Acure

Curiously Clarifying Shampoo

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
No parabens, no sulfates, no synthetic fragrance, no phthalates. Vegan, cruelty-free. Acure is one of the most accessible clean shampoo brands at drugstore prices.
PFR Recommended

Clarifying shampoo. No parabens, no sulfates, no synthetic fragrance, no phthalates. Vegan, cruelty-free.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
8
Packaging
6
Transparency
8
Durability
7

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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Personal care products are applied directly to skin for hours or days. The FDA does not require pre-market safety testing for cosmetic ingredients. Many conventional products contain synthetic fragrance (hiding phthalates), parabens, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, and 1,4-dioxane.

Why We Recommend This Product

Acure's shampoo is one of the cleanest options at drugstore prices. No sulfates, no synthetic fragrance, no parabens. Available at Target, Whole Foods, and Amazon.

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