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Redken All Soft Mega Curls Shampoo

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Redken

All Soft Mega Curls Shampoo

shampoo · 300 ml · Haircare

Redken All Soft Mega Curls Shampoo is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 24-ingredient list, with glycerin, salicylic acid and aloe vera. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum / Fragrance), labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin) and sulfates (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Silicone-free
  • 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 Shampoo

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

  • Aloe vera

    A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

24 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. 2Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, made from…Sulfates
  3. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  4. 4Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid
  5. 5Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  6. 6GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  7. 7Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideA plant-derived, mild cleansing agent made by joining glucose, a sugar, with fatty…
  8. 8Parfum / FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  9. 9Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  10. 10Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  11. 11Hexylene GlycolHexylene Glycol is a clear, colorless liquid that mixes with both water and oil-loving…
  12. 12Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  13. 13PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
  14. 14Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  15. 15Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderA powder made from the inner leaf juice of the aloe vera plant. It mainly helps hydrate…
  16. 16Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  17. 17Polyquaternium-10A plant-derived polymer, made from modified cellulose, that carries a positive charge…
  18. 18Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…
  19. 19Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  20. 20CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  22. 22Benzyl BenzoateBenzyl Benzoate is a clear, oily liquid with a mild, sweet scent. It mainly helps…Labelled fragrance allergens
  23. 23Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
  24. 24LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0884486510259, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum / Fragrance (#8)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsBenzyl Alcohol (#19), Coumarin (#20), Linalool (#21), Benzyl Benzoate (#22), Hexyl Cinnamal (#23), Limonene (#24)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (#2)
SiliconesNone listed—
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 Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Redken All Soft Mega Curls Shampoo contains Parfum / Fragrance (ingredient 8 of 24).

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

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate). Parabens: none listed.

What is Redken All Soft Mega Curls Shampoo good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and fungal acne (malassezia): it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Salicylic acid (BHA) and Aloe vera.

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