softee Shimmering Argan + Charcoal Conditioner
softee Softee Shimmering Argan + Charcoal Conditioner lists 20 ingredients on its label, 16 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.
- Water
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Argania Spinosa Oil
- Activated Charcoal
- Carthamus Tinctorius Extract (Balm Mid Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Achillea Millefoli Yarrow)
- Urtica Dioica Extract
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Cocos Nucifera
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Panthenol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Fragrance
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Ceteareth-20
- Disodium EDTA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Cationic quaternary conditioning system paired with argan oil and activated charcoal for absorption and smoothness. Nettle and horsetail extracts target scalp oil control and astringency. Non-ionic stabilizers support texture; fragrance allergens require attention. Suited for oily scalps and damaged hair seeking volume and detox benefits.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- 皮肤调理剂
- Argania Spinosa OilCocos Nucifera
- FRAGRANCE
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Urtica Dioica Extract
- ASTRINGENT
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
Other ingredients
Activated CharcoalCarthamus Tinctorius Extract (Balm Mid ExtractAchillea Millefoli Yarrow)Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilPanthenolTocopheryl AcetateFragranceBenzyl BenzoateCeteareth-20Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Argania Spinosa Oil | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Activated Charcoal | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Carthamus Tinctorius Extract (Balm Mid Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Achillea Millefoli Yarrow) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Urtica Dioica Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Equisetum Arvense Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Argania Spinosa Oil
- Argan oil for antioxidant/conditioning; moderate stability due to fatty profile.
- Activated Charcoal
- Not decoded yet
- Carthamus Tinctorius Extract (Balm Mid Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Achillea Millefoli Yarrow)
- Not decoded yet
- Urtica Dioica Extract
- Nettle extract for anti-seborrheic/astringent; astringent properties, suitable for oily skin/hair, caution on dry skin.
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Horsetail extract; silicic acid and phenols for astringency; contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, control source and purity
- Cocos Nucifera
- Coconut source (oil/aqua) rich in saturated fats; high comedogenicity, oily skin caution.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- 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
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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