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L’oreal

our verdict

This brand is not cruelty free. Many Ingredients used are questionable. zoobop suggests using verified clean, green, cruelty free alternatives which are good for you and the planet.

1.5

Very poor

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1.4

Very poor

Clean formula

1.9

Very poor

Green policy

0.0

Terrible

cruelty free

5.0

Excellent

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Matrix is not clean.

1.4

Very poor

Criteria

synthetic free

naturally derived

organic certified

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteriato understand why.

1.4

Very poor

Hazard index: according to global standards.

Please tap the ingredients to know more

7-10

potential human toxins.

3-6

moderate human toxins.

1-2

low or no human toxins

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

synthetic free

Some Products Contain Fragrance~, Colour~, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Octinoxate, Butane, DMDM Hydantoin, M.I.T, Lilial, Isobutane, B.H.T, M.C.I, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, P.E.G~, M.E.A, Benzyl Salicylate~, Coumarin~, P.G, C.A.P.B~, Benzyl Benzoate~, Citral~, Eugenol~, Amyl Cinnamal, Isoeugenol~, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some Products Contain Petrolatum, Fragrance~, Colour~, P.E.Gs~, Mineral Oil, Benzyl Salicylate~, Coumarin~, Geraniol, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, C.A.P.B~, Benzyl Benzoate~, Isoeugenol~, Citral~, Eugenol~, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable & ethical source.
Parent brand is part of RSPO & the Responsible Mica initiative
To know more about mica and how it can be unethically sourced, watch this post, https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4

**L’Oréal/ the parent brand has partnered with Olvéa Burkina Faso & the Swedish company AAK as their leading global provider for Fair trade Shea.

organic certified

Matrix is not green.

1.9

Very poor

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

Ingredients used in products are eco pollutants.Brand's recycling policies are poor and not green. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteriato understand why.

1.9

Very poor

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  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain B.H.T, P.E.Gs, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, Parabens, Octinoxate, Formaldehyde Releasers, Mineral Oils, Petrolatum, Palm Oil Derivatives*, VP Copolymer**

Hair Spray in aerosol cans have propellants containing hydrocarbons which contribute to global warming.
CFC-free aerosols too emit the volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which affect the ozone and the environment.

*sustainable source / Parent brand part of RSPO
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail1.aspx

Petrolatum is bad for the planet & you, brands using this ingredient need to use a conscious alternate.
To understand why Petrolatum should be avoided as an ingredient check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=6

**not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity

recycle material

Brand uses tin & plastic for their product packaging.
We have asked them for more information on their recycling policies and plastic content.

It should be noted that, Propellants in aerosol cans are highly flammable and can cause explosions and start fires.
Empty aerosol cans are considered as hazardous waste in the USA and many countries.

Matrix is not cruelty free.

0.0

Terrible

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

This brand tests on animals when required by law. By testing on animals, brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.

0.0

Terrible

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

On PETA list of brands to avoid
Brand tests on animals when required by law.

It should be noted that their Parent brand tests on animals when required by law.

100% vegan

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some Products Contain Lanolin, Silk Amino Acid, Silk Powder, Pearl Powder, Biotin, Honey , Beeswax , Carbomer~, Benzoic Acid~, Cetyl Palmitate~, Panthenol~, Lactic Acid~, Glycerine ~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Fatty Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 2~, P.E.G 4~, P.E.G 5~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 55~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 90~, P.E.G 200~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

Matrix is honest.

5.0

Excellent

Criteria

honesty

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm Oil, Mica & Shea.

5.0

Excellent

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm Oil, Mica & Shea.

Matrix FAQs

Is Matrix Cruelty Free ?
-

On PETA list of brands to avoid
Brand tests on animals when required by law.

It should be noted that their Parent brand tests on animals when required by law.

Is Matrix Eco friendly ?
-

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain B.H.T, P.E.Gs, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, Parabens, Octinoxate, Formaldehyde Releasers, Mineral Oils, Petrolatum, Palm Oil Derivatives*, VP Copolymer**

Hair Spray in aerosol cans have propellants containing hydrocarbons which contribute to global warming.
CFC-free aerosols too emit the volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which affect the ozone and the environment.

*sustainable source / Parent brand part of RSPO
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail1.aspx

Petrolatum is bad for the planet & you, brands using this ingredient need to use a conscious alternate.
To understand why Petrolatum should be avoided as an ingredient check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=6

**not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity

Is Matrix safe ?
-

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand why.

Is Matrix Organic ?
-

Matrix is not organic certified.

Is Matrix safe for kids ?
-

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand why.

Is Matrix vegan friendly ?
-

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some Products Contain Lanolin, Silk Amino Acid, Silk Powder, Pearl Powder, Biotin, Honey , Beeswax , Carbomer~, Benzoic Acid~, Cetyl Palmitate~, Panthenol~, Lactic Acid~, Glycerine ~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Fatty Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 2~, P.E.G 4~, P.E.G 5~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 55~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 90~, P.E.G 200~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

Does Matrix use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses tin & plastic for their product packaging.
We have asked them for more information on their recycling policies and plastic content.

It should be noted that, Propellants in aerosol cans are highly flammable and can cause explosions and start fires.
Empty aerosol cans are considered as hazardous waste in the USA and many countries.

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