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Redken

Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo

shampoo · 1 l · Haircare

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 20-ingredient list, with glycerin, salicylic acid and dimethicone. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum / Fragrance), labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene) and silicones (Dimethicone, Amodimethicone).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI
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Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

  • Dimethicone

    A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  2. 2DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  3. 3PEG-150 Distearate
  4. 4PPG-5-Ceteth-20A mild cleansing agent and emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, that…
  5. 5Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  6. 6Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  7. 7PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
  8. 8Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  9. 9CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
  10. 10Parfum / FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  11. 11Coco-Caprylate/CaprateA light, coconut-derived ester that softens skin and hair and helps other ingredients…
  12. 12Polyquaternium-67
  13. 13Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  14. 14AmodimethiconeAmodimethicone is a silicone with amine groups, nitrogen-containing parts that help it…Silicones
  15. 15Sodium PhytateA plant-derived salt that acts as a chelating agent, grabbing onto metal ions like…
  16. 16Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  17. 17Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
  18. 18Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  19. 19LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  20. 20Trideceth-6Trideceth-6 is a nonionic surfactant made from tridecyl alcohol and ethylene oxide. It…

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 (#10)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#19)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#2), Amodimethicone (#14)
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 Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo contains Parfum / Fragrance (ingredient 10 of 20).

Does Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

What is Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate 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 Dimethicone.

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