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Redken

Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm

styling product · 75 ml · Haircare

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm is free of drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 41-ingredient list, with glycerin, panthenol and madecassoside. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum / Fragrance), essential oils (Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil) and labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Linalool).

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

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

  • Madecassoside

    A purified centella compound that soothes.

  • Dimethicone

    A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

Full ingredient list, decoded

41 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. 2DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  3. 3Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  4. 4AmodimethiconeAmodimethicone is a silicone with amine groups, nitrogen-containing parts that help it…Silicones
  5. 5Parfum / FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  6. 6PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  7. 7DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
  8. 8Polyquaternium-37
  9. 9Trideceth-5
  10. 10Steareth-20Steareth-20 is a gentle emulsifier, made from stearyl alcohol and ethylene oxide, that…
  11. 11Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
  12. 12Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
  13. 13GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  14. 14Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  15. 15Trideceth-10Trideceth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made from a synthetic fatty alcohol and ethylene…
  16. 16PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  17. 17Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  18. 18Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
  19. 19Carvone
  20. 20PPG-1 Trideceth-6
  21. 21LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  22. 22Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
  23. 23Chlorhexidine Digluconate
  24. 24LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  25. 25Citrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel Oil is the scented oil pressed from lemon peel. It mainly adds…Essential oils
  26. 26Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
  27. 27Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  28. 28Linalyl AcetateLinalyl acetate is a fragrance ingredient, an ester found naturally in plants like…
  29. 29Acetic AcidAcetic acid is the sour-tasting acid found in vinegar. In beauty products, it mainly…
  30. 30Sorbitan OleateSorbitan Oleate is a mild emulsifier made from sorbitol and oleic acid, a fatty acid.…
  31. 31Madecassoside
  32. 32Hydrated SilicaHydrated silica is a fine powder of silicon dioxide that holds water in its porous…
  33. 33PineneA natural plant compound, called a terpene, that gives pine and some other plants their…
  34. 34CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  35. 35Silica Dimethyl SilylateA fine silica powder with a surface treated to repel water and blend into oils, used…
  36. 36Disodium PhosphateDisodium Phosphate is a salt of phosphoric acid and sodium. In skincare and haircare it…
  37. 37Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel OilEssential oils
  38. 38Sodium PhosphateSodium Phosphate is a simple salt made from phosphoric acid and sodium that mainly…
  39. 39Rose Ketones
  40. 40TerpineolTerpineol is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many plant oils, mainly…
  41. 41EDTAEDTA is a chelating agent, a small molecule that grabs onto metal ions like calcium and…

Source: Redken product page, www.redken.co.uk/products/haircare/acidic-bonding-concentrate/acidic-b, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum / Fragrance (#5)
Essential oilsContainsCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil (#22), Citrus Limon Peel Oil (#25), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil (#37)
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#21), Linalool (#24), Hexyl Cinnamal (#26), Citral (#34)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#2), Amodimethicone (#4), Dimethiconol (#7)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm fragrance-free?

No. Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm contains Parfum / Fragrance (ingredient 5 of 41).

Does Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Dimethiconol). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and color-treated hair: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), Madecassoside and Dimethicone.

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