Revlon
colorsilk Beautiful Color 55 Light Reddish Brown Revlon 1 Application Hair Color
hair dye · 25 ingredients
- No essential oils
- With keratin
Ingredient dictionary
2-Methylresorcinol
2-Methylresorcinol is a small phenol-based compound related to resorcinol. In cosmetics, its main job is as a hair color coupler, helping build shades. It is on the label of 1 product in our library. Checked against our library November 6, 2026.
What 2-Methylresorcinol does
- Helps build shades in hair color
- Reacts with other dye ingredients in hair dye
2-Methylresorcinol is a manufactured chemical, not a plant extract. It belongs to the resorcinol family, a group of benzene-based compounds with two hydroxyl (oxygen-hydrogen) groups on the ring. The extra methyl group, a small carbon-hydrogen unit, is what sets it apart from plain resorcinol.
Formulators mainly use it as a coupler in oxidative hair color. In that system, it reacts with other dye ingredients once an oxidizing agent, usually the developer, is added. It works as one part of a combined dye system rather than a stand-alone color, so the full product matters more than any single ingredient.
Good for
It mainly suits oxidative hair dye formulas, where it helps shape the final shade.
Frequently asked questions
Is 2-Methylresorcinol used in hair dye?
Yes, it is used in some hair color formulas as a coupler. It is mixed with other dye ingredients and a developer to help create the final shade. Couplers like this belong to the oxidative, or permanent, hair color family.
Is 2-Methylresorcinol safe?
Safety depends on the finished product and how it is used. Hair color labels include their own directions. A patch test before use is a common step for any hair dye, so read the instructions and follow them closely.
Products with 2-Methylresorcinol