Need long-lasting hold? Our Pure Clean styling gel, infused with aloe extract, delivers up to 24 hours of clean hold for lasting control and definition. This non-sticky, non-flaky, and non-crunchy formula adds shine without residue or weigh down.
No parabens, no silicones, no phthalates, and no DMDM hydantoin. All Garnier products, globally, are officially approved by Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny program.
Instructions of Use
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Rub a quarter size amount of gel between palms. Apply to damp or dry hair and style.
The Pure Clean Styling Gel delivers up to 24 hours of clean hold for lasting control and definition. This non-sticky, non-flaky, and non-crunchy formula adds shine without residue or weigh down.
The Pure Clean Styling Gel is infused with Aloe Extract.
Check out the complete Pure Clean styling collection for up to 24 hours of hold and definition.
It provides long-lasting control and definition with up to 24 hours of clean hold. The gel helps keep styles in place without stiffness.
Who is Pure Clean Gel best for?
It is ideal for anyone who wants strong, reliable hold with a clean finish. The formula works for everyday styling and defined looks.
Will this gel feel sticky or crunchy?
No. It is designed to be non-sticky, non-flaky, and non-crunchy while still holding your style.
What ingredient helps keep hair feeling fresh?
The formula is infused with aloe extract. It helps support a clean feel while styling.
Is Pure Clean Gel free from certain additives and cruelty-free?
Yes. It is formulated without parabens, silicones, phthalates, or DMDM hydantoin and is approved by Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny Program.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great hold, silky soft hair
wendy99501
14 years ago
I have dry frizzy hair and it needs control. I also don't like to spend a lot of time on my hair, wash, gel, go is my routine. I love that this new product has no chemicals to seep through your skin, it smells great and the hold is really great, not sticky or eye poke out stiff. It also seems to help moisturize my hair, it makes it soft and silky.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Disappointing
LLB48
13 years ago
Like another reviewer, I signed up solely to offer feedback on this product. I was so happy to find a naturally-derived gel, but I believe you should go back to the drawing board with this one. It dries with an unappealing gummy feel and residue; it leaves my hair dull and limp. Frankly, it's one of the worst hair-styling products I've tried. Garnier usually does much better! Wasted my $s!
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rick727
Chicago
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Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Hair Type:Normal
Hair Color:Black
2 out of 5 stars.
Miss previous gel version
2 months ago
I was disappointed to see that it upgraded, I really liked the older version of the gel, the one without the aloe. It was like my all time favorite gel. I bought and tried the newer version, the new one with aloe and it doesnt have the same hold that I was accustomed to that the older version had. There are no stores around where I live that has the older version. I had to go to Ebay to find, and I got 4 of them.
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a month ago
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Hi rick727, We appreciate you reaching out to us about your recent purchase. We are sorry to learn that you did not have a positive experience regarding the Pure Clean Gel. Your feedback is important to us, and your comments will be passed along. Thank you for your interest in Garnier!
Ralphy
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great gel, too bad it's discontinued.
2 months ago
Love it, too bad it's discontinued but I was fortunate to find some in the Walmart "clearance" isle.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Groundhog
Clayton, NY
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Age:65+
Gender:Female
Hair LengthShort
Hair Type:Fine or Flat
Hair Color:Blonde
1 out of 5 stars.
Left my shir stidky, matted, and dirty feeling
6 months ago
Left my hair feeling sticky, matted and dirty feeling. I have fine straight hair and blow dry it with gel to add body. This the worst, and the only completely unacceptable, produce I have ever used. I have to rewash my hair after using it.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Garnier:
6 months ago
Garnier
Hi Groundhog, We are sorry to hear Pure Clean Gel did not meet your expectation! We are always looking for ways to improve our products. Your feedback is valuable. Thanks for your interest in Garnier!
Mbt2645
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1 out of 5 stars.
New formula is terrible
7 months ago
The new formula is terrible. It leaves the hair stuff and doesn’t have the hold as the older version
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Response from Garnier:
5 months ago
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Hi there! We are sorry to hear that you're disappointed with the new formula! It sounds frustrating when a product you rely on changes and no longer meets your expectations, especially when it comes to something as important as hair feel and hold. "Stiff hair" and "lack of hold" are definitely not the results anyone wants from a hair product. Your feedback is valuable, as it helps companies understand how product changes impact their users.
Darrel
Laplace Louisiana
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Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Hair LengthShort
Hair Type:Fine or Flat
Hair Color:Brown
1 out of 5 stars.
New formula causes burns to skin n scalp
a year ago
Long time user of original formula. The new aloe extract formula burned my forehead extremely bad . Days of treatment to relieve the burning damage it caused.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Garnier:
a year ago
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Hi Darrel, We are sorry to hear about your experience regarding Garnier Pure Clean Gel. We would like to speak to you directly about it. Please call Garnier @ 800-442-7643 and provide reference # 37700983. We look forward to your call!
Mona101
New Mexico
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Gender:Female
Hair LengthMedium
Hair Type:Frizzy or Thick
Hair Color:Brown
1 out of 5 stars.
YUK!
2 years ago
Used the original for many years: great cast!! Your new formula with coconut or aloe.... yuk😮💨 No curl definition. Many of your competitors flakes or is sticky! I'm so disappointed...WHY DID YOU CHANGE THE FORMULA??n
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Garnier:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Mona101, Thanks for sharing your thoughts in regards to our Pure Clean Gel. We are always looking for ways to improve our products. Your comments are valuable to us and we will be passing this along. Thanks for sharing!
Shivani
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3 out of 5 stars.
Want to know if on garnier gel expiry is mentioned
2 years ago
Hi,
I wanted to know if on your garnier gel , there is expiry mentioned at all??? Because I am not able to see expiry nowhere on the bottle. Also I got the product from getUSCart in india. It was shipped from new york.
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Response from Garnier:
2 years ago
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Hi Shivani! Thank you for your interest in Pure Clean Gel. Our products have been tested to have at least a 3-year shelf life if unopened and stored at normal room temperature, during which they will retain their integrity and perform as expected. If your product looks and smells the way it normally does, it is good to use.
Shivani
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3 out of 5 stars.
Would like to know what is expiry of this product
2 years ago
Would like to know what is the expiry of this product, because its nowhere mentioned in this bottle, what would be the expiry. I got this product from getUSCart in india.
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Response from Garnier:
2 years ago
Garnier Consumer Care Center
Hi Shivani! Thank you for your interest in the Pure Clean Gel. Since this is the US page and our products vary by country to country, we only have information on products sold in the US. Our products have been tested to have at least a 3-year shelf life if unopened and stored at normal room temperature, during which they will retain their integrity and perform as expected. If your product looks and smells the way it normally does, it is good to use. We hope this information is helpful and we thank you for choosing Garnier!
A: Hi LV Sound, thanks for the inquiry for the SDS for our Pure Clean Gel. We are sending your the SDS via email at the email address you provided.
We appreciate your interest in Garnier!
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Q: Evidently you have changed this product. The ingredients you still list on your website are the same as my old container and do not match the picture of the bottle of the new formula. Why have you not updated the ingredients on the page for this product?
Hepburn2 years ago
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A: Hi Hepburn, Thanks for a reaching out! We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will pass this information along to other team members. Thank you!
GarnierConsumerCare2 years ago
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Q: Does this product has animal ingredients ?
Or ingredient from insects, because some consider insect derived ingredient as animal! To me that’s not the case.
Just want to know if it has animal ingredients
Webster2 years ago
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A: Hi Webster, So sorry for the delay in answering your question. All the ingredients we use in a product are listed on the package or the label of the product itself. For products too small to accommodate the list, a separate ingredient list is available on the display unit in the store for your convenience. Since some ingredients are known by more than one name, we use the standard industry FDA-recognized names. Thanks for your interest in Garnier!
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Q: I have naturally wavy/curly hair? Does this work for that hair type?
Curlygjrl2 years ago
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A: Hello Curlygjrl, Thanks for reaching out! Pure Clean Gel offers up to 24 hours of clean hold for lasting control and definition, and formulated with aloe extract. We see no reason why you cannot use this on your curly hair. We thank you for your interest in Garnier!
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Q: I just want to verify that this product does not contain phenoxyethanol? When I look on Amazon the ingredients lists do not match up.
Christi1233 years ago
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A: Hello,
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative used in some cosmetics to preserve product quality and ensure consumer safety by preventing the growth of microbes. When it is present in our products, we label it clearly in the ingredients list on packaging. We use the optimal concentration of phenoxyethanol, which is below 1%, to ensure our products remain safe and well protected against microbes, so with no risk for the consumer. As it is the case for all our products, we always assess their quality and safety profile before they are placed on the market by internal and third-party experts.
GarnierConsumerCare3 years ago
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Q: does fructis style super stiff gel expire
todds4 years ago
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A: Hi todds! Thank you for your interest in the Pure Clean Styling Gel. Our products have been tested to have at least a 3-year shelf life if unopened and stored at normal room temperature, during which they will retain their integrity and perform as expected. If your product looks and smells the way it normally does, it is good to use. We hope this information is helpful.
GarnierConsumerCare4 years ago
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Q: Garnier Fructis Style Pure Clean Styling Gel - is it safe to use on color-treated hair? Or will it take the color out?
Carefree115 years ago
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A: Hi there! The Pure Clean Styling Gel, as well as our other styling products, are safe for use on color-treated hair.
GarnierConsumerCare5 years ago
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Q: The ingredients you have listed here are the same for the Garnier Pure Clean Finishing Paste. And different from those listed on sites that carry this gel. Was it reformulated to contain beeswax or is this an error?
MelissaMcEwen8 years ago
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A: Hi Melissa! Thank you for reaching out and we apologize for the confusion. The Pure Clean Finishing paste ingredients are correct on our website. We are working to get the updated ingredients online for the Pure Clean Styling Gel ASAP.
GarnierConsumerCare8 years ago
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Q: Does this product contain any tree nut oils or derivatives?
Charlies momma8 years ago
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A: Hi there! Thank you for your interest in our products! Most ingredients derived from these sources are highly refined and retain no traces of allergenic proteins. For less refined ingredients from natural sources, The L'Oréal Group has established strict limits on the level of potentially allergenic proteins. We believe that this policy minimizes the likelihood of reactions to these proteins in the majority of sensitive individuals. However, since individuals exhibit a wide range of sensitivities to these proteins, if you have any questions or concerns you should discuss with your medical care provider.
All the ingredients we use in a product are listed on the package or the label of the product itself. For products too small to accommodate the list, a separate ingredient list is available on the display unit in the store for your convenience. Since some ingredients are known by more than one name, we use the standard industry FDA-recognized names. A review of the ingredients that are listed on all of our products or packages will alert you to the presence of this type of ingredient.
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Q: Do you still make the Pure Clean Smoothing Cream? If not what s your replacement?
Lamacolts8 years ago
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A: Hi! Thanks for reaching out to us. Pure Clean Smoothing Cream has been discontinued and is no longer available. The suggested replacement product is Sleek and Shine Smoothing Milk. We hope this information is helpful.