matrix-essentials Matrix Essentials Sleek Look Step 1 Shampoo
matrix-essentials Matrix Essentials Sleek Look Step 1 Shampoo lists 29 ingredients on its label, 25 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/Water/Eau
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Dimethicone
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Propylene Glycol
- Sodium Chloride
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Hexylene Glycol
- Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether
- Sodium Benzoate
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Sodium Methylparaben
- Salicylic Acid
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Ethylparaben
- Carbomer
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Citrate
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Cocamide MIPA
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- 2-Oleamido-1
- 3-Octadecanediol
- Methyl Cocoate
- Sodium Cocoate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains parabensContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth SulfateDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl Alcohol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Hexylene Glycol
Other ingredients
Hydroxystearyl Cetyl EtherSodium BenzoateParfum/FragranceSodium MethylparabenSalicylic AcidGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideEthylparabenCarbomerBenzyl SalicylateCitric AcidSodium CitratePrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel OilButyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea ButterEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateCocamide MIPAHexyl CinnamalButylphenyl Methylpropional2-Oleamido-13-OctadecanediolMethyl CocoateSodium Cocoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Methylparaben | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel Oil | 皮肤调理剂-润肤剂,抗氧化剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter | 润肤剂, 头发调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/12 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Cocamide MIPA | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| 2-Oleamido-1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 3-Octadecanediol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methyl Cocoate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Cocoate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; milder than sulfates, low comedogenic risk.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Hydroxystearyl Cetyl Ether
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
- Sodium Methylparaben
- Sodium Methylparaben preservative; restrict concentration, EU recommends V/12 limit, avoid in pregnancy
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Ethylparaben
- Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel Oil
- Apricot Kernel Oil, plant emollient; light, absorbs well, suits sensitive skin, add antioxidants due to oxidation risk
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter
- Shea butter, occlusive emollient for dry skin and hair; high in lipids, caution for oily skin
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.
- Cocamide MIPA
- Cocamide MIPA; mild surfactant for foam boosting and viscosity; potential sensitizer at high concentrations
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- 2-Oleamido-1
- Not decoded yet
- 3-Octadecanediol
- Not decoded yet
- Methyl Cocoate
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Cocoate
- Sodium cocoate, mild cleanser; 1–5% typical, high % irritation, sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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