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Redken Max Hold

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Redken

Max Hold

styling product · 300 ml · Haircare

Redken Max Hold is free of essential oils, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 18-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum / Fragrance (F.I.L. C175299/1)), labelled fragrance allergens (Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol) and drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat).

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

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Dimethyl Ether
  2. 2Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  3. 3VA/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer
  4. 4Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  5. 5Aqua / WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  6. 6Aminomethyl PropanolAminomethyl Propanol is a synthetic amino alcohol that mainly adjusts pH, meaning how…
  7. 7Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
  8. 8Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  9. 9LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  10. 10Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
  11. 11HydroxycitronellalA lab-made fragrance ingredient whose main job is giving products a fresh, floral…Labelled fragrance allergens
  12. 12Amyl CinnamalA synthetic scent chemical that gives products a soft, floral, jasmine-like smell. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  13. 13LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  14. 14CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
  15. 15Cinnamyl AlcoholCinnamyl Alcohol is a fragrance ingredient with a soft, sweet, floral scent. It occurs…Labelled fragrance allergens
  16. 16GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  17. 17Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
  18. 18Parfum / Fragrance (F.I.L. C175299/1)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Redken product page, www.redken.co.uk/products/styling/hair-sprays/max-hold-hairspray, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum / Fragrance (F.I.L. C175299/1) (#18)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsHexyl Cinnamal (#7), Benzyl Alcohol (#8), Linalool (#9), Benzyl Salicylate (#10), Hydroxycitronellal (#11), Amyl Cinnamal (#12), Limonene (#13), Citronellol (#14), Cinnamyl Alcohol (#15), Geraniol (#16), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (#17)
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol Denat (#2)
SulfatesNone listed—
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 Max Hold fragrance-free?

No. Redken Max Hold contains Parfum / Fragrance (F.I.L. C175299/1) (ingredient 18 of 18).

Does Redken Max Hold contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Redken Max Hold good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs.

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