Acidic Color Gloss Shampoo

Full ingredient list, decoded

37 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1Aqua/WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Sodium C14-16 Olefin Solfonate
3. 3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
5. 5Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
6. 6PEG-150 Distearate
7. 7Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a gentle cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts…
8. 8Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
9. 9Cocamide MIPACocamide MIPA is a mild, coconut-derived foam booster and thickener made from coconut…
10. 10Hexylene GlycolHexylene Glycol is a clear, colorless liquid that mixes with both water and oil-loving…
11. 11Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
12. 12Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
13. 13Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
14. 14Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
15. 15Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
16. 16PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
17. 17Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
18. 18Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer from guar beans, given a positive charge. Its main…
19. 19PEG/PPG-4/12 DimethiconeSilicones
20. 20Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
21. 21CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
22. 22AmodimethiconeAmodimethicone is a silicone with amine groups, nitrogen-containing parts that help it…Silicones
23. 23LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
24. 24Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…
25. 25Polyquaternium-7This conditioning polymer, made from acrylamide and a positively charged monomer, gives…
26. 26TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
27. 27LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
28. 28Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
29. 29Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
30. 30Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
31. 31Trideceth-6Trideceth-6 is a nonionic surfactant made from tridecyl alcohol and ethylene oxide. It…
32. 32Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean OilA plant oil taken from soybean seeds. Its main job is as an emollient, a conditioning…
33. 33ArginineArginine is an amino acid, one of the natural building blocks of proteins. In hair…
34. 34SerineSerine is an amino acid, a small building block of proteins, that helps attract and…
35. 35Glutamic AcidGlutamic Acid is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the body and in skin. In…
36. 36Cetrimonium ChlorideA positively charged conditioning agent from the quaternary ammonium family. It softens…
37. 37Pentearythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Source: Redken product page, www.redken.co.uk/products/haircare/acidic-color-gloss/acidic-color-glo, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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