Shampoo

Acure

Performance-driven clean beauty at drugstore prices. 100% vegan.

Founded
2009
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Ownership
Privately held, founder-operated
Price Range
$
8 Ingredients
10 Independence

Why We Trust This Brand

Acure makes clean haircare accessible to everyone, not just people who can afford $30 shampoo. Their ingredient standard is genuine — no greenwashing at scale. Available in mainstream retail at drugstore prices while maintaining truly clean formulations. The company has stayed independent and founder-operated since 2009.

Ingredient Deep Dive

Ingredient Safety 8/10

Plant-derived surfactants, cold-pressed argan oil, organic moroccan oil, pumpkin seed oil, and botanical extracts. Free of parabens, sulfates, silicones, mineral oil, petrolatum, and formaldehyde. Scored 8 because the affordable price point requires some processing aids and mild preservatives that are safe but add complexity.

Certifications

100% Vegan Leaping Bunny Cruelty-Free USDA Organic Ingredients

Ownership & Independence

Independence 10/10

Acure is privately held and founder-operated. The company has grown through mainstream retail distribution (Target, Whole Foods) without selling to a beauty conglomerate. Fully independent with no corporate parent.

Key Products

  • Curiously Clarifying Shampoo
  • Mega Moisture Shampoo
  • Ultra-Hydrating Conditioner
  • Vivacious Volume Shampoo
  • Seriously Soothing Conditioner

The Bottom Line

Acure

8 Ingredients
10 Independence

Acure proves that clean haircare doesn't have to cost a fortune. Available at Target, Whole Foods, and most grocery stores, Acure offers a full range of shampoos, conditioners, and treatments at prices that compete with conventional drugstore brands.

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