matrix-essentials Matrix Essentials Sleek Look Step 2 Conditioner
matrix-essentials Matrix Essentials Sleek Look Step 2 Conditioner lists 19 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.
- Aqua/Water
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Glycerin
- Amodimethicone
- Cetyl Esters
- Methylparaben
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Trideceth-6
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- 2-Oleamido-1
- 3-Octadecanediol
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl Esters
- ANTISTATIC
- Behentrimonium ChlorideAmodimethicone
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Methylparaben
- 香精
- Parfum/Fragrance
Other ingredients
Trideceth-6Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel OilButyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea ButterEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateBenzyl SalicylateChlorhexidine DihydrochlorideCetrimonium Chloride2-Oleamido-13-OctadecanediolHexyl CinnamalButylphenyl Methylpropional
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Amodimethicone | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Trideceth-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 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 |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ORAL CARE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/42 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| 2-Oleamido-1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 3-Octadecanediol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water
- Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.
- 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.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Amodimethicone
- Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants
- Cetyl Esters
- Blended cetyl esters used as emollient skin conditioning agents to provide softness and occlusion.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
- Trideceth-6
- Not decoded yet
- 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%.
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
- Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, potent antimicrobial; resistance concerns, restricted to oral care
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- 2-Oleamido-1
- Not decoded yet
- 3-Octadecanediol
- Not decoded yet
- 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.
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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