Controller Gel

Name: Matrix Controller Gel
Brand: Matrix
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Why you’ll love it

Turn flyaways, frizz, and flat styles into sharp, lasting shape.
Locks styles in place without flaky, crunchy stiffness.
Smooths and defines for slick looks or sculpted curls.
Light, clean scent keeps hair feeling fresh, not overloaded.

Ideal for

Frizzy hair Curly & wavy hair

Benefits

Tames frizz Defines curls

Description

Matrix Controller Gel is a strong-hold styling gel that keeps hair in place all day.

This clear gel works by forming a flexible film around each strand, helping you shape sharp styles, define curls, or smooth frizz with lasting control. It spreads easily through damp or dry hair and dries to a firm, non-sticky finish.

Hair feels controlled yet touchable, without hard flakes or a crunchy shell. The clean, light scent makes styling feel fresh rather than heavy or perfumed.

Ideal for short to medium styles, slick looks, sculpted curls, and up-dos. Use it on busy mornings, nights out, or whenever you need your style to stay exactly how you set it.

Directions

How To Use Matrix Controller Gel

Apply to clean, towel-dried or dry hair.
Rub a small amount between palms.
Work evenly through hair from roots to ends.
Shape, smooth, or define sections as desired.
Allow to air-dry or style with a dryer for extra hold.
Use more product for stronger control.

Ingredients

Matrix Controller Gel Ingredients

Water (Aqua), VP/VA Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Aminomethyl Propanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance (Parfum).

Note: Please refer to bottle for full ingredients.

Water (Aqua) Solvents

Solvent

Water acts as the main solvent that dissolves and distributes other ingredients in a formula.

May suit
Anyone using liquid haircare products, as water is a core component.

Worth knowing
It helps create a workable texture and allows surfactants, conditioners and other actives to perform effectively.
VP/VA Copolymer Thickeners and stabilisers

Film-forming styling polymer

A film-forming polymer that helps provide hold, texture and style retention.

May suit
People looking for longer-lasting hold or improved definition in styling products.

Worth knowing
It is widely used in gels, mousses and sprays because it creates flexible, brushable hold. It can also help reduce frizz by forming a lightweight coating on the hair.
Propylene Glycol Humectants

Humectant

Helps hold moisture and carry other ingredients through the formula.

May suit
Most hair types as part of a moisturising formula.

Worth knowing
A widely used humectant and carrier ingredient.
Carbomer Thickeners and stabilisers

Thickener and stabiliser

Carbomer helps thicken and stabilise gels, creams and styling formulas.

May suit
Anyone who prefers smooth, consistent textures in styling or leave-in products.

Worth knowing
It helps formulas stay evenly mixed and glide easily through the hair or onto the scalp. It is widely used because it works in very small amounts and provides reliable texture.
Triethanolamine pH adjusters

pH adjuster

Triethanolamine helps adjust and stabilise the pH of haircare formulations.

May suit
Those interested in how a product maintains stability and performance may find this ingredient relevant.

Worth knowing
It is commonly used in small amounts to help products stay within an effective pH range. Its presence supports formulation texture and consistency.
Aminomethyl Propanol pH adjusters

pH adjuster

Helps adjust and stabilise the pH of haircare formulations.

May suit
Those interested in how product pH affects hair and scalp feel may find its presence relevant.

Worth knowing
It is commonly used at low levels to help formulas stay effective and consistent. It does not act on the hair directly but supports the overall product performance.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Cleansers / surfactants

Solubiliser and emulsifier

Helps blend oils and fragrance into water-based formulas for even texture and performance.

May suit
Useful for those who prefer haircare products with clear, consistent textures or evenly dispersed fragrance and oils.

Worth knowing
It is widely used in shampoos, conditioners and styling products to keep formulations stable and smooth. It also offers mild surfactant properties that support product rinse-off.
Disodium EDTA Chelating agents

Chelating agent

Binds to minerals from hard water so the product works consistently and stays stable.

May suit
All products, especially in hard-water areas.

Worth knowing
Used in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.
Methylparaben Preservatives

Preservative

Helps protect haircare products by preventing microbial spoilage.

May suit
Anyone who wants products to stay fresh and stable over time.

Worth knowing
Parabens like methylparaben are widely used because they are effective in very small amounts and have a long history of use in cosmetics. They help maintain product quality, especially in water-based formulas.
Propylparaben Preservatives

Preservative

Helps keep haircare formulas stable by preventing the growth of microbes.

May suit
Anyone using products that benefit from a long, reliable shelf life.

Worth knowing
Propylparaben is a widely used preservative that helps maintain product quality and freshness. It is used at very low levels and is well studied for its role in keeping formulations stable.
DMDM Hydantoin Preservatives

Preservative

Helps preserve haircare formulas by preventing microbial growth.

May suit
Those wanting products that stay fresh and stable over time.

Worth knowing
It works by slowly releasing small amounts of formaldehyde to keep products shelf‑stable, a method widely used in cosmetic preservation. Some people with sensitivities to formaldehyde-releasing preservatives may prefer to check product labels.
Parfum Fragrance ingredients

Fragrance

Gives the product its scent.

May suit
People who enjoy a scented product.

Worth knowing
Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.