mark-hill Mark Hill Hydrating Shampoo
mark-hill Mark Hill Hydrating Shampoo lists 47 ingredients on its label, 42 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
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
- Coco-Glucoside
- Sodium Chloride
- Decyl Glucoside
- Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycerin
- Polyquaternium-10
- Sodium Benzoate
- Propylene Glycol
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Panthenol
- Citric Acid
- Polyquaternium-7
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Vanillin
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Juniperus Mexicana Oil
- Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
- Salvia Sclarea Oil
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Phenoxyethanol
- Benzoic Acid
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Cymbopogon Martini Oil
- Geranyl Acetate
- Anisaldehyde
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Maltol
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil
- Pogostemon Cablin Oil
- Artemisia Pallens Flower Oil
- Dimethylhydroxy Furanone
- Betula Alba Oil
- Geraniol
- Limonene
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl IsethionateCoco-GlucosideDecyl Glucoside
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
Other ingredients
Palmitamidopropyltrimonium ChlorideGlycol DistearateGlycerinPolyquaternium-10Sodium BenzoatePropylene GlycolGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePanthenolCitric AcidPolyquaternium-7Cananga Odorata Flower OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractVanillinArgania Spinosa Kernel OilAmyris Balsamifera Bark OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilJuniperus Mexicana OilMentha Viridis Leaf OilSalvia Sclarea OilRicinus Communis Seed OilHydrolyzed Corn ProteinHydrolyzed Soy ProteinHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinPhenoxyethanolBenzoic AcidDehydroacetic AcidCymbopogon Martini OilGeranyl AcetateAnisaldehydeCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilMaltolEugenia Caryophyllus OilPogostemon Cablin OilArtemisia Pallens Flower OilDimethylhydroxy FuranoneBetula Alba OilGeraniolLimoneneLinalool
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 |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cananga Odorata Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/347 | 2 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Vanillin | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/346 | — | Yellow |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Juniperus Mexicana Oil | FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil | ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/362 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Salvia Sclarea Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Corn Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Soy Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/307 | 1 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Cymbopogon Martini Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Geranyl Acetate | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/369 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Anisaldehyde | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/351 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Maltol | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pogostemon Cablin Oil | FRAGRANCE | 1 · – | Green |
| Artemisia Pallens Flower Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dimethylhydroxy Furanone | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | — | Green |
| Betula Alba Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 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.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
- Gelling thickener; often used in pre-emulsion water phase, can chelate fragrances
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner; antistatic and hair softening, 0.1-2%, excessive causes tackiness
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Polyquaternium-7
- Not decoded yet
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.
- Vanillin
- Fragrance component; EU limit 0.85%, potential allergen, oxidation sensitive.
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
- Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
- Amyris bark oil containing terpenes; used as fragrance and perfuming agent, contains EU-labeled fragrance allergens.
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade
- Juniperus Mexicana Oil
- Mexican juniper essential oil for scent; high levels of essential oils are irritating.
- Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
- Spearmint oil for cooling/fragrance, restricted; label allergens, limit for sensitive skin
- Salvia Sclarea Oil
- Clary sage oil, aromatic and tonic; contains ketones, limit usage to avoid irritation
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.
- Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
- Hydrolysed corn protein conditioner at 1–10%; small peptides, prone to browning, chelators recommended
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Cymbopogon Martini Oil
- Natural essential oil with distinct aroma; contains allergens requiring safety assessment.
- Geranyl Acetate
- Citrus-scented fragrance, listed in EU's 26 allergens, requires labeling compliance.
- Anisaldehyde
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.
- Maltol
- Maltol, a flavor enhancer and skin tonic. Distinct caramel scent; high doses mask other fragrances.
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Pogostemon Cablin Oil
- Patchouli oil for fragrance; contains patchoulol, potential irritant/allergen, use cautiously.
- Artemisia Pallens Flower Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Dimethylhydroxy Furanone
- Synthetic fragrance with musky/fruity notes; used for specific scent profiling, check fragrance labeling requirements.
- Betula Alba Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for 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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