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Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture Shampoo is a hydrating cleanser that quenches thirsty hair fast.
This shampoo gently washes away dirt and product build-up while helping dry strands feel softer and smoother. Its rich, creamy lather cushions the hair, and the clean, light scent leaves your hair smelling fresh without being overpowering.
Ideal for dry, normal, or colour-treated hair, it’s a daily go-to whenever your hair feels tight, rough, or dull. As you rinse, hair feels more flexible, easier to comb, and less likely to snag.
Use it in the morning shower before styling, or at night to reset your hair after a long day. You’re left with hair that feels hydrated, touchable, and more manageable from roots to ends.
How To Use Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture Shampoo
- Wet hair thoroughly with warm water.
- Apply a small amount of shampoo to your scalp.
- Gently massage into scalp and work through to ends.
- Rinse well until water runs clear.
- Repeat if hair has heavy product build-up.
- Follow with your favourite moisturising conditioner.
Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture Shampoo Ingredients
Aqua (Water, Eau), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide MEA, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG-4 Rapeseedamide, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium EDTA, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sodium Benzoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum (Fragrance), Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, CI 42090 (Blue 1), CI 19140 (Yellow 5).
Note: Please refer to bottle for full ingredients.
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Aqua SolventsSolvent
The water base that carries and dissolves the other ingredients in most products.
May suitAll hair and skin types.
Worth knowingAlmost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate Cleansers / surfactantsCleanser
Helps cleanse the hair and scalp by removing oil, sweat and product build-up.
May suitOily scalps, heavy product users and people who like a strong cleanse.
Worth knowingMay feel too cleansing for some dry, curly, colour-treated or sensitive hair types. This depends on the full formula and your hair needs.
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine Cleansers / surfactantsCleanser / foam booster
A milder co-surfactant that helps cleanse, boost foam and soften the feel of stronger cleansers.
May suitMost hair types, including those wanting a gentler wash.
Worth knowingOften paired with other surfactants to make a formula feel milder.
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Sodium Chloride Thickeners and stabilisersViscosity adjuster
Sodium Chloride is used to adjust the thickness of shampoos and other cleansing formulas.
May suitThose interested in how a product’s texture and lather are achieved.
Worth knowingIt is a simple mineral salt that helps create a familiar shampoo feel and can influence how a cleanser spreads through the hair.
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Cocamide MEA Cleansers / surfactantsFoam booster / co-surfactant
Helps boost lather and support cleansing performance in shampoos.
May suitThose who prefer shampoos with a richer, creamier foam.
Worth knowingIt is made from fatty acids derived from coconut oil and monoethanolamine and is commonly used to stabilise foam and improve texture. It can also help thicken surfactant-based formulas.
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Panthenol Conditioning agentsConditioning agent
Helps condition, soften and add a smooth, healthy feel to the hair.
May suitMost hair types, especially dry or dull hair.
Worth knowingA versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.
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Dimethicone SiliconesSlip and shine agent
Smooths the hair surface, adds slip and shine and helps reduce frizz.
May suitFrizz-prone, coarse or dry hair wanting a smooth, glossy finish.
Worth knowingSome people prefer silicone-free formulas, especially for certain curl routines. It is widely used and helpful in many smoothing products.
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Tocopheryl Acetate Conditioning agentsAntioxidant and conditioning support
A stable form of vitamin E used to help condition hair and support product stability.
May suitThose looking for added conditioning support or antioxidant benefits in their haircare.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used because it is more stable than pure vitamin E while still offering similar benefits. It appears in many leave-in and rinse-off formulations.
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Botanical extractsBotanical extract
An aloe-derived ingredient added for a soothing, conditioning feel.
May suitMost hair and scalp types, including those wanting a gentle feel.
Worth knowingA popular botanical used across many gentle and moisturising products.
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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil Oils and buttersLightweight plant oil
A lightweight botanical oil that helps condition and soften the hair.
May suitThose wanting smoother, more manageable hair without a heavy or greasy feel.
Worth knowingSafflower seed oil is rich in linoleic acid, which can support softness and shine. It is commonly used in both hair and skin formulations due to its light texture.
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Conditioning agentsConditioning polymer
A conditioning polymer that helps smooth hair and improve slip.
May suitThose looking for softer, easier-to-detangle hair.
Worth knowingIt is derived from guar gum and is commonly used to enhance conditioning in shampoos and conditioners. It can also reduce static and improve manageability.
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PEG-12 Dimethicone SiliconesSilicone-based conditioning agent
A water-dispersible silicone that helps soften hair, add slip and reduce frizz.
May suitPeople looking for smoother, easier-to-detangle hair without a heavy silicone feel.
Worth knowingBecause it is water-dispersible, it tends to rinse out more easily than many traditional silicones. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulas for added manageability.
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PEG-4 Rapeseedamide Cleansers / surfactantsMild surfactant
A mild, plant-derived surfactant that helps cleanse and improve foam in haircare products.
May suitThose looking for gentle cleansing or products that create a richer lather.
Worth knowingIt is derived from rapeseed fatty acids and is often used to boost foam and enhance the feel of cleansing formulas. It is generally well tolerated in most hair types.
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Citric Acid pH adjusterspH adjuster
Fine-tunes the product pH, which can help the hair surface feel smooth.
May suitMost hair types as part of a balanced formula.
Worth knowingUsually present in small amounts to balance the formula.
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Tetrasodium EDTA Chelating agentsChelating agent
Helps bind metal ions in water to improve product stability and performance.
May suitThose in hard-water areas who want shampoos and conditioners to rinse more cleanly.
Worth knowingChelating agents can support formula consistency and help prevent minerals from depositing on the hair or interfering with product texture. They are widely used in many rinse-off and leave-in formulations.
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Disodium EDTA Chelating agentsChelating agent
Binds to minerals from hard water so the product works consistently and stays stable.
May suitAll products, especially in hard-water areas.
Worth knowingUsed in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.
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PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate Thickeners and stabilisersThickener and stabiliser
A thickening and stabilising ingredient that helps create a smooth, consistent texture in haircare formulas.
May suitAnyone who prefers products with a richer, creamier feel or improved spreadability.
Worth knowingIt is often used in conditioners and styling products to enhance texture and keep formulas stable over time. It also helps emulsify oil and water components for an even finish.
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PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide Cleansers / surfactantsFoam booster and surfactant
Helps improve foam and cleansing performance while also adding some thickness to haircare formulas.
May suitThose who prefer shampoos with a richer lather or consistent texture.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used alongside primary surfactants to enhance mildness and overall formula stability. It also supports uniform product spreadability.
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PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Cleansers / surfactantsSolubiliser and mild surfactant
Helps dissolve oils and fragrance components into water-based formulas while providing gentle cleansing.
May suitThose looking for mild cleansing or well-blended formulations that incorporate oils.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used to improve formula clarity and texture in both cleansing and treatment products. Its mild nature makes it suitable for a wide range of hair types.
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Sodium Benzoate PreservativesPreservative
Helps protect water-based products from spoilage so they stay usable.
May suitAll products that need a preservative system.
Worth knowingOften paired with other preservatives for broad protection.
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Methylchloroisothiazolinone PreservativesPreservative
A preservative that helps keep water-based haircare products fresh and stable.
May suitThose looking for products with robust preservation, particularly in rinse-off formulas.
Worth knowingIt is widely used in small amounts to protect formulas from microbial growth. Some people with sensitive skin or scalps may prefer to patch test products containing isothiazolinone preservatives.
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Methylisothiazolinone PreservativesPreservative
A preservative that helps keep water-based haircare products fresh and stable.
May suitThose needing products with reliable protection against product spoilage.
Worth knowingIt is effective in very small amounts to support product longevity. Some people with sensitive skin or scalps may prefer to patch test products containing this preservative.
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Parfum Fragrance ingredientsFragrance
Gives the product its scent.
May suitPeople who enjoy a scented product.
Worth knowingFragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.
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Hexyl Cinnamal Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance ingredient used to give products a light, floral scent.
May suitThose who enjoy subtly scented haircare products.
Worth knowingIt is one of the fragrance components that must be listed separately when present above certain levels. People with known fragrance sensitivities may choose to monitor for it.
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Linalool Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance component found naturally in many flowers and spices.
Worth knowingA fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
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Limonene Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance component that also occurs naturally in many citrus and plant oils.
Worth knowingA fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
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CI 42090 ColourantsColourant
A synthetic blue dye used to give products a vibrant blue colour.
May suitThose who prefer products with a specific colour or enjoy visually distinctive formulas.
Worth knowingCI 42090 is widely used in personal care for consistent, stable colour effects. It does not affect how the product performs on the hair.
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CI 19140 ColourantsColourant
A synthetic yellow colourant used to give products a bright, consistent hue.
May suitThose interested in the appearance of their haircare products or checking for specific colour additives.
Worth knowingCI 19140 is widely used in cosmetics and personal care for its vibrant and stable colour. Its presence does not affect the performance of the haircare formula.