Is Technique Force Shampoo Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cosmia
This page reviews Technique Force Shampoo by Cosmia as a skincare. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate as a surfactant and sodium benzoate as a preservative, indicating moderate processing and potential concerns regarding synthetic additives.
Main concern
Sodium laureth sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can be harsh on sensitive skin and hair.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains glycerin, a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in hair.
- Includes hydrolyzed ceratonia siliqua seed extract, which may provide conditioning benefits.
Concerns
- Sodium laureth sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can be harsh on sensitive skin and hair.
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this shampoo, facilitating the distribution of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is used here as surfactant. Sodium laureth sulfate is a synthetic surfactant used for cleansing but can be irritating to skin and hair, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. Cocamidopropyl betaine is a mild surfactant derived from coconut oil, providing foam and reducing irritation from harsher surfactants.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as thickener. Sodium chloride is used to adjust the viscosity of the shampoo, but excessive use can lead to dryness.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Sodium Chloride
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Is Glycol Distearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glycol Distearate is used here as emulsifier. Glycol distearate acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glycol Distearate
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Is Decyl Glucoside safe in this skincare?
Good
Decyl Glucoside is used here as surfactant. Decyl glucoside is a mild, plant-derived surfactant that is gentle on skin and hair, enhancing the product's safety profile.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Decyl Glucoside
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is a common allergen and can cause irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust pH and can help in maintaining the stability of the product, posing minimal safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent microbial growth but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Polyquaternium 7 safe in this skincare?
Medium
Polyquaternium 7 is used here as conditioning_agent. Polyquaternium-7 is a synthetic polymer that provides conditioning benefits but may cause buildup over time.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Polyquaternium-7
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a natural humectant that attracts moisture, helping to keep hair hydrated and reducing dryness.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a mild preservative that helps inhibit mold and yeast growth, with minimal safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate
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Is Arginine safe in this skincare?
Good
Arginine is used here as conditioning_agent. Arginine is an amino acid that can help strengthen hair and improve its overall health, contributing positively to the formulation.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Arginine
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Is Laureth 4 safe in this skincare?
Medium
Laureth 4 is used here as emulsifier. Laureth-4 is used as an emulsifier but is a synthetic ingredient that may raise concerns regarding its processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Laureth-4
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Is Styrene Acrylates Copolymer safe in this skincare?
Bad
Styrene Acrylates Copolymer is used here as film_former. This synthetic polymer is used to provide a film-forming effect but raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential irritation.
Role in formula: film_former
Original: Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Read the full ingredient profile for Styrene Acrylates Copolymer
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Is Coco Glucoside safe in this skincare?
Good
Coco Glucoside is used here as surfactant. Coco-glucoside is a gentle, plant-derived surfactant that enhances cleansing without harsh effects, supporting a safer formulation.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Coco-glucoside
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Is Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract is used here as natural_extract. This extract is known for its conditioning properties, helping to improve hair texture and manageability.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
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Is Zea Mays Corn Starch safe in this skincare?
Good
Zea Mays Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a natural thickener and can help improve the texture of the shampoo without harsh chemicals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid helps to adjust pH and can provide mild exfoliation, contributing positively to the product's safety profile.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Lactic Acid
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Is Benzyl Salicylate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Benzyl Salicylate is used here as fragrance. Benzyl salicylate is used for fragrance but can be an allergen for some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Benzyl Salicylate
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Is Limonene safe in this skincare?
Medium
Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Limonene
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Is Hexyl Cinnamal safe in this skincare?
Medium
Hexyl Cinnamal is used here as fragrance. Hexyl cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient that may cause irritation or allergic reactions in some users.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Hexyl Cinnamal
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Is Benzoic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Benzoic Acid is used here as preservative. Benzoic acid is a mild preservative that helps prevent microbial growth but is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Benzoic Acid
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Is Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used here as conditioning_agent. This ingredient provides conditioning benefits but is a synthetic polymer that may raise concerns about buildup.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Read the full ingredient profile for Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4271523
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