-
Delivery
-
Click & Collect
Free Click and collect is available at checkout. Orders are ready within 1 hour during opening hours. Store Address: 56 Parer Rd, Airport West, VIC Australia 3042 Phone (03) 9999 5902
Min spend $70. 1 per customer. Sets are 1 item.
Pureology Smooth Perfection Shampoo is a smoothing, colour-safe cleanser that calms frizz for softer, sleeker hair.
This gentle formula works by cleansing away build-up while helping to smooth the hair cuticle, so strands lie flatter and feel more controlled. Hair feels clean but not stripped, with a light, creamy lather that rinses easily and leaves a soft, satiny finish.
A subtle, salon-fresh scent makes every wash feel like a small moment of care. It’s ideal for frizzy, wavy, or straight hair that puffs up in humidity, and for coloured hair that needs extra protection.
Use it on wash days when you want your hair to look smoother, feel more manageable, and be easier to style, with less time spent fighting flyaways.
How To Use Pureology Smooth Perfection Shampoo
- Wet hair thoroughly with warm water.
- Apply a small amount of shampoo to scalp and roots.
- Massage gently with fingertips to create a rich lather.
- Smooth lather down lengths without rough rubbing.
- Rinse well until water runs clear.
- Repeat if hair has heavy product build-up.
- Follow with Pureology Smooth Perfection Conditioner for best results.
Pureology Smooth Perfection Shampoo Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide MIPA, Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-10, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Simondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum/Fragrance. (Note: INCI list may vary slightly by region; check packaging for exact ingredients.)
Note: Please refer to bottle for full ingredients.
-
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.
-
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Cleansers / surfactantsCleansing surfactant
A strong, high‑foaming surfactant that helps lift away oil, dirt and product build-up.
May suitThose who prefer a deep‑cleaning or clarifying effect, especially in shampoos.
Worth knowingIt is often used in clarifying formulas because it creates a rich lather and provides an effective cleanse. Its intensity can feel more cleansing than milder surfactants, depending on hair type and formulation.
-
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.
-
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Cleansers / surfactantsMild surfactant
A gentle cleansing agent that helps lift away oils and impurities.
May suitPeople looking for mild, low-foaming cleansers that are generally considered suitable for sensitive or dry hair types.
Worth knowingIt is often used as an alternative to stronger surfactants to create a softer, more conditioning lather. It can also support formula stability and mildness in blended surfactant systems.
-
Glycerin HumectantsHumectant
Attracts and holds water to help hair feel hydrated and soft.
May suitDry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.
Worth knowingA very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.
-
Glycol Distearate Thickeners and stabilisersOpacifier and pearlising agent
Adds a pearlescent look and helps thicken and stabilise shampoos and conditioners.
May suitThose who like creamy, luxurious-feeling shampoo or conditioner textures.
Worth knowingIt also provides a mild conditioning feel, helping formulas spread smoothly through the hair. Its use is common in many everyday cleansing products.
-
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.
-
Cocamide MIPA Cleansers / surfactantsFoaming surfactant
A coconut-derived surfactant that helps boost foam and improve the cleansing performance of shampoos.
May suitPeople who like a rich, stable lather in their cleansing products.
Worth knowingIt is often used alongside primary surfactants to enhance texture and mildness. Its viscosity‑boosting effect can also improve the feel of rinse‑off formulas.
-
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.
-
Amodimethicone SiliconesConditioning silicone
A conditioning silicone that targets rougher areas of the hair to smooth and protect.
May suitDamaged, frizz-prone or colour-treated hair wanting targeted smoothing.
Worth knowingDesigned to deposit where hair needs it most. Some prefer silicone-free formulas by choice.
-
Polyquaternium-10 Conditioning agentsConditioning agent
A conditioning polymer that smooths the hair surface and helps with detangling and feel.
May suitMost hair types wanting smoother, easier-to-manage hair.
Worth knowingWidely used in shampoos and conditioners for slip and softness.
-
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil Fragrance ingredientsFragrant plant oil
An essential oil used to add a fresh citrus scent and light aromatic benefits to haircare products.
May suitThose who enjoy naturally derived citrus fragrances in their routine.
Worth knowingLike many citrus oils, it is often included in small amounts primarily for its aromatic contribution. It can naturally contain trace fragrance allergens such as limonene or linalool, which may be listed separately on product labels.
-
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract Botanical extractsBotanical extract
A plant-derived extract used to help condition and support the feel of the hair and scalp.
May suitThose looking for plant-based supporting ingredients or gentle conditioning benefits.
Worth knowingSunflower seed extract is often included for its naturally occurring compounds that can help enhance the overall conditioning profile of a formula. It is commonly used alongside other emollients and botanical ingredients.
-
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Botanical extractsBotanical antioxidant extract
A plant extract rich in antioxidants that can help support scalp and hair comfort.
May suitThose interested in soothing or antioxidant-rich botanical ingredients.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used in haircare for its calming and conditioning properties. Its gentle nature makes it suitable for a wide range of formulations.
-
Benzyl Alcohol PreservativesPreservative
Helps preserve formulations and can also act as a solvent or light fragrance component.
May suitThose interested in understanding preservative systems or identifying potential fragrance allergens.
Worth knowingBenzyl Alcohol is commonly used in professional haircare to support product stability and texture. It can also naturally occur in some essential oils.
-
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.
-
Salicylic Acid Exfoliating acidsScalp exfoliant
Helps dissolve dead skin buildup on the scalp and supports a clearer, fresher surface.
May suitPeople dealing with flaky scalps, congestion or product buildup.
Worth knowingIt is widely used in scalp-care formulas because it breaks down excess oils and debris without needing physical scrubbing. Often found in dandruff-control products.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjusterspH adjuster
Helps control and stabilise the pH of haircare formulations.
May suitThose interested in how product pH affects scalp comfort or hair cuticle behaviour.
Worth knowingIt is used in very small amounts to bring a formula to the desired pH range. Once adjusted, it does not act as a strong alkaline agent in the finished product.