Matrix
Matrix Instacure Build A Bond Shampoo
Moderate
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Expert note
Bond-building shampoo with gentle surfactants and reparative ingredients like panthenol, squalane, and polyquaternium-67. Great formula with mostly gentle cleansers. Contains one drying alcohol but in small amounts. Excellent choice for damaged or color-treated hair needing repair.
Matrix Instacure Build A Bond Shampoo by Matrix — a spray formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.
Matrix
Matrix Instacure Build A Bond Shampoo
Moderate
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Expert note
Bond-building shampoo with gentle surfactants and reparative ingredients like panthenol, squalane, and polyquaternium-67. Great formula with mostly gentle cleansers. Contains one drying alcohol but in small amounts. Excellent choice for damaged or color-treated hair needing repair.
Matrix Instacure Build A Bond Shampoo by Matrix — a spray formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.
Full Ingredient List
Aqua/Water, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Parfum/Fragrance, Glycerin, Dimethicone, PEG-150 Distearate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Limonene, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyquaternium-67, Salicylic Acid, Amodimethicone, Sodium Phytate, Glycol Distearate, Squalane, Coco-Betaine, Linalool, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Citronellol, Trideceth-6, Benzyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, CI 17200/Red 33
Key Ingredients
Aqua/Water
Base solvent, essential for product formulation
Decyl Glucoside
Gentle plant-derived surfactant, excellent for sensitive scalps
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Mild coconut-derived cleanser, very gentle on hair
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Gentle coconut-derived surfactant that adds foam and conditions
Citric Acid
Natural pH adjuster that helps smooth hair cuticle
Sodium Hydroxide
pH adjuster, safe in formulated products
Ingredient Breakdown
| Ingredient | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water | Base solvent, essential for product formulation | Good |
| Decyl Glucoside | Gentle plant-derived surfactant, excellent for sensitive scalps | Good |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | Mild coconut-derived cleanser, very gentle on hair | Good |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Gentle coconut-derived surfactant that adds foam and conditions | Good |
| Citric Acid | Natural pH adjuster that helps smooth hair cuticle | Good |
| Sodium Hydroxide | pH adjuster, safe in formulated products | Moderate |
| Panthenol | Vitamin B5 that strengthens, moisturizes and adds shine | Good |
| Parfum/Fragrance | Added scent, may irritate sensitive scalps | Moderate |
| Glycerin | Excellent humectant that hydrates hair | Good |
| Dimethicone | Silicone that smooths and adds shine but can build up | Moderate |
| PEG-150 Distearate | Emulsifier and thickener | Moderate |
| PPG-5-Ceteth-20 | Emulsifier that helps blend ingredients | Moderate |
| Sodium Benzoate | Preservative, safe in low concentrations | Moderate |
| Sodium Chloride | Salt used as thickener | Moderate |
| PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate | Emulsifier derived from olive oil | Moderate |
| Propylene Glycol | Humectant and solvent | Moderate |
| Carbomer | Thickening agent for product texture | Moderate |
| Limonene | Citrus fragrance component, potential sensitizer | Moderate |
| Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | Lightweight coconut-derived emollient | Good |
| Polyquaternium-67 | Conditioning polymer that repairs and protects damaged hair | Good |
| Salicylic Acid | Gentle exfoliant that helps remove buildup from scalp | Good |
| Amodimethicone | Water-soluble silicone that conditions damaged hair | Moderate |
| Sodium Phytate | Natural chelating agent from rice bran | Good |
| Glycol Distearate | Adds pearlescent appearance and conditioning | Good |
| Squalane | Excellent lightweight moisturizer that mimics natural oils | Good |
| Coco-Betaine | Gentle coconut-derived surfactant | Good |
| Linalool | Fragrance component, potential allergen | Moderate |
| Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer | Film-forming polymer for hold | Moderate |
| Citronellol | Fragrance component with rose-like scent | Moderate |
| Trideceth-6 | Emulsifier | Moderate |
| Benzyl Alcohol | Preservative and solvent | Moderate |
| Alcohol | Drying alcohol that can strip moisture | Bad |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | Conditioning agent that helps detangle | Good |
| CI 17200/Red 33 | Red dye for product color | Moderate |
Safety & Allergens
Fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, coumarin) may be present if fragrance is listed.
Colorants are aesthetic only — skip if you react to synthetic dyes.
Strong surfactants and fragrance can bother very sensitive scalps.
Patch test before full use if you have fragrance allergies or reactive skin.
Summary
Best suited for users seeking a clear, balanced cleanse. Effectively targets buildup while maintaining a light feel. Be mindful of surfactant strength and fragrance if you are sensitive.
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