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Redken

Acidic Color Gloss Conditioner

hair dye · 500 ml · Haircare

Redken Acidic Color Gloss Conditioner is free of essential oils, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 36-ingredient list, with glycerin, dimethicone and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Perfum/Fragrance), labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Linalool) 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

Key ingredients in Acidic Color Gloss Conditioner

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Dimethicone

    A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

36 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. 2Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  3. 3Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  4. 4Behentrimonium ChlorideBehentrimonium Chloride is a conditioning agent built from a long, fatty behenyl chain…
  5. 5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  6. 6Cetyl EstersCetyl Esters is a waxy blend of esters made from cetyl alcohol and fatty acids. It…
  7. 7DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  8. 8PEG/PPG-4/12 DimethiconeSilicones
  9. 9AmodimethiconeAmodimethicone is a silicone with amine groups, nitrogen-containing parts that help it…Silicones
  10. 10Perfum/FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  11. 11Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
  12. 12Dicetyldimonium Chloride
  13. 13Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  14. 14PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  15. 15Isopropyl MyristateIsopropyl Myristate is a light, oil-like ester made from myristic acid and isopropyl…
  16. 16Hydroxypropyl Guar
  17. 17LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  18. 18Trideceth-10Trideceth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made from a synthetic fatty alcohol and ethylene…
  19. 19Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
  20. 20LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
  22. 22Cetrimonium ChlorideA positively charged conditioning agent from the quaternary ammonium family. It softens…
  23. 23Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  24. 24PEG-100 Stearate
  25. 25Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
  26. 26Steareth-6
  27. 27Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  28. 28Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean OilA plant oil taken from soybean seeds. Its main job is as an emollient, a conditioning…
  29. 29ArginineArginine is an amino acid, one of the natural building blocks of proteins. In hair…
  30. 30SerineSerine is an amino acid, a small building block of proteins, that helps attract and…
  31. 31TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  32. 32Glutamic AcidGlutamic Acid is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the body and in skin. In…
  33. 33Trideceth-3
  34. 34Acetic AcidAcetic acid is the sour-tasting acid found in vinegar. In beauty products, it mainly…
  35. 35Trisodium Hedta
  36. 36Pentraerythrityl 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.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsPerfum/Fragrance (#10)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#17), Linalool (#20), Benzyl Salicylate (#21), Benzyl Alcohol (#23), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (#25)
Drying alcoholContainsIsopropyl Alcohol (#11)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#7), PEG/PPG-4/12 Dimethicone (#8), Amodimethicone (#9)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Redken Acidic Color Gloss Conditioner fragrance-free?

No. Redken Acidic Color Gloss Conditioner contains Perfum/Fragrance (ingredient 10 of 36).

Does Redken Acidic Color Gloss Conditioner contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-4/12 Dimethicone, Amodimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Redken Acidic Color Gloss Conditioner good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, pregnancy and color-treated hair: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Dimethicone and Vitamin E.

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