hunter-lab Hunter Lab Invigorating Shampoo
hunter-lab Hunter Lab Invigorating Shampoo lists 29 ingredients on its label, 26 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
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
- Capryl Glucoside
- Parfum
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
- Ocimum Basilicum Oil
- Polyquaternium-7
- Gluconolactone
- Sodium Benzoate
- Panthenol
- Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
- Wheat Protein
- Hydrolyzed Quinoa
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- Glycerin
- Santalum Acuminatum Fruit Extract
- Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract
- Acacia Victoriae Fruit Extract
- Linalool
- Citronellol
- Limonene
- Citral
- Geraniol
- Benzyl Benzoate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl IsethionateSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
- FRAGRANCE
- ParfumCitrus Grandis Peel OilPelargonium Graveolens Oil
Other ingredients
Capryl GlucosideCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel OilOcimum Basilicum OilPolyquaternium-7GluconolactoneSodium BenzoatePanthenolCannabis Sativa Seed OilWheat ProteinHydrolyzed QuinoaHydrolyzed SilkGlycerinSantalum Acuminatum Fruit ExtractCitrus Glauca Fruit ExtractAcacia Victoriae Fruit ExtractLinaloolCitronellolLimoneneCitralGeraniolBenzyl Benzoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Capryl Glucoside | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Grandis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 1 · – | Green |
| Pelargonium Graveolens Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/364 | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/352 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Ocimum Basilicum Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Wheat Protein | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrolyzed Quinoa | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Silk | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Santalum Acuminatum Fruit Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Acacia Victoriae Fruit Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | 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 |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- Mild anionic surfactant at 0.5–10%; fine foam, lower irritation than soaps, suitable for gentle cleansing.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
- Mild taurine-based anionic surfactant for emulsification and foam; low irritation, suitable for sensitive cleansers.
- Capryl Glucoside
- Not decoded yet
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.
- Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
- Pelargonium graveolens oil containing citronellol and geraniol; used as perfuming agent, contains labeled allergens requiring compliance checks.
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
- Bergamot peel oil with EU limits; furanocoumarin content causes photosensitivity, avoid in AM or stabilize
- Ocimum Basilicum Oil
- Essential oil for fragrance and tonic; contains allergens, use caution on sensitive skin.
- Polyquaternium-7
- Not decoded yet
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
- Hemp seed oil, non-psychoactive, emollient for skin and hair; high linoleic acid, needs antioxidants
- Wheat Protein
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrolyzed Quinoa
- Hydrolyzed quinoa for skin conditioning and moisturization; plant-derived small molecules, generally well-tolerated.
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Santalum Acuminatum Fruit Extract
- Santalum Album fruit extract, antioxidant-rich; typically for hair care, check allergen labeling
- Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract
- Citrus glauca fruit extract; contains essential oils, allergen and photosensitivity risk, caution for sensitive skin
- Acacia Victoriae Fruit Extract
- Acacia fruit extract; antioxidant and hair/skin conditioning concept ingredient, check stability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
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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