bilou Apricot Shake Conditioner
bilou bilou Apricot Shake Conditioner lists 19 ingredients on its label, 18 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
- Panthenol
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
- Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract
- Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
- Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Parfum
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Propylene Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Sorbitol
- Coumarin
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Linalool
- Citric Acid
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcohol
Formulation view Emulsified base of water and cetearyl alcohol, using behentrimonium chloride as the primary cationic conditioning agent for smoothness. Macadamia oil provides occlusive hydration, while bamboo and goji extracts offer antioxidant care, and panthenol aids barrier repair. Mild preservative system. Suited for dry, damaged hair; may be heavy for oily types. Formulator note: Balances slip with nutrition via cationic polymers and plant oils. Fragrance and alcohol may affect highly sensitive scalps.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- ANTISTATIC
- Behentrimonium ChloridePanthenolHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract
- ASTRINGENT
- Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Other ingredients
Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/StearateParfumIsopropyl AlcoholPropylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinSorbitolCoumarinBenzyl SalicylateLinaloolCitric Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 1 | Yellow |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 | Yellow |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 | Green |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.
- Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
- Not decoded yet
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
- Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.
- Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract
- Bamboo shoot extract for humectancy/antioxidant; plant-sourced, monitor batch stability, low allergen risk
- Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
- Lycium barbarum extract; astringent and conditioner. Use at 1-2%; contains polysaccharides and antioxidants.
- Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative, conditioner/antistatic; hair/cutaneous use, watch concentration.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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