Beauty Comparison
Redken All Soft Mega Curls

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Redken

All Soft Mega Curls

conditioner · 150 ml · Haircare

Redken All Soft Mega Curls is free of essential oils, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 32-ingredient list, with glycerin, lactic acid and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum/Fragrance), labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin) and drying alcohol (Isopropyl Alcohol).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom · Germany · France · Italy · Spain · Netherlands · Poland · Sweden

Key ingredients in All Soft Mega Curls

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Lactic acid (AHA)

    A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

  • Aloe vera

    A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  3. 3Behentrimonium ChlorideBehentrimonium Chloride is a conditioning agent built from a long, fatty behenyl chain…
  4. 4Cetyl EstersCetyl Esters is a waxy blend of esters made from cetyl alcohol and fatty acids. It…
  5. 5AmodimethiconeAmodimethicone is a silicone with amine groups, nitrogen-containing parts that help it…Silicones
  6. 6Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
  7. 7Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  8. 8Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
  9. 9Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  10. 10Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
  11. 11Trideceth-6Trideceth-6 is a nonionic surfactant made from tridecyl alcohol and ethylene oxide. It…
  12. 12GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  13. 13CaramelCaramel is a brown colorant made by heating sugar. Its main job is to tint a formula,…
  14. 14Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
  15. 15Cetrimonium ChlorideA positively charged conditioning agent from the quaternary ammonium family. It softens…
  16. 16Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  17. 17CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  18. 18LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  19. 19Benzyl BenzoateBenzyl Benzoate is a clear, oily liquid with a mild, sweet scent. It mainly helps…Labelled fragrance allergens
  20. 20Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderA powder made from the inner leaf juice of the aloe vera plant. It mainly helps hydrate…
  21. 21Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
  22. 22LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  23. 23CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
  24. 24Amyl CinnamalA synthetic scent chemical that gives products a soft, floral, jasmine-like smell. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  25. 25Gerniol
  26. 26CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  27. 27Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract/Cactus Flower Extract
  28. 28Alpha-Isomethyl Ionane
  29. 29GlucoseGlucose is a simple sugar, usually made from corn or other starches. In skincare it…
  30. 30Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
  31. 31Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  32. 32TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…

Source: Redken product page, www.redken.co.uk/products/haircare/all-soft-mega-curls-/all-soft-mega-, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#6)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsBenzyl Alcohol (#16), Coumarin (#17), Linalool (#18), Benzyl Benzoate (#19), Hexyl Cinnamal (#21), Limonene (#22), Citronellol (#23), Amyl Cinnamal (#24), Citral (#26)
Drying alcoholContainsIsopropyl Alcohol (#8)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsAmodimethicone (#5)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Redken All Soft Mega Curls fragrance-free?

No. Redken All Soft Mega Curls contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 6 of 32).

Does Redken All Soft Mega Curls contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Amodimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Redken All Soft Mega Curls good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Lactic acid (AHA), Vitamin E and Aloe vera.

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