Be Gentle

conditioner · 236 ml · Haircare

Briogeo Be Gentle is free of fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 26-ingredient list, with glycerin, panthenol and vitamin E. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol).

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
Contains labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Be Gentle

Glycerin
A humectant that helps hair stay soft and hydrated.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
Helps hair hold moisture and feel smoother.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.
Aloe vera
A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

26 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Water/Aqua/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3Isopropyl PalmitateIsopropyl Palmitate is a light, clear oil made from palmitic acid and isopropyl…
4Behentrimonium ChlorideBehentrimonium Chloride is a conditioning agent built from a long, fatty behenyl chain…
5Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
6Brassica Alcohol
7Cetyl EstersCetyl Esters is a waxy blend of esters made from cetyl alcohol and fatty acids. It…
8Cetrimonium ChlorideA positively charged conditioning agent from the quaternary ammonium family. It softens…
9Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the watery liquid pressed or extracted from the leaves…
10Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract
11Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractA plant extract made from the leaves of the tea plant. Formulators use it mainly to add…
12Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
13Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
14PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
15Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
16Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilJojoba seed oil is a light, liquid oil pressed from the seeds of a desert shrub. It…
17Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate
18Behentrimonium MethosulfateBehentrimonium methosulfate is a conditioning ingredient with a long fatty chain that…
19Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateA liquid made by fermenting radish root with Leuconostoc bacteria, then filtering out…
20Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
21ArginineArginine is an amino acid, one of the natural building blocks of proteins. In hair…
22Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
23Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
24Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
25Dehydroacetic AcidDehydroacetic Acid is a synthetic preservative that helps keep water-based products…
26Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Briogeo product page, www.briogeohair.com/products/be-gentle-be-kind-aloe-oat-milk-ultra-soo, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Benzyl Alcohol (#26)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Briogeo Be Gentle fragrance-free?

Yes. Briogeo Be Gentle lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 6, 2026.

Does Briogeo Be Gentle contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Briogeo Be Gentle pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, MI allergy, rosacea-prone skin and psoriasis. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), Vitamin E and Aloe vera.