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Redken Quick Dry

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Redken

Quick Dry

styling product · 400 ml · Haircare

Redken Quick Dry is free of essential oils, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 19-ingredient list, with dimethicone. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum / Fragrance (F.I.L. C175715/1)), 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
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Quick Dry

  • Dimethicone

    A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  2. 2Dimethyl Ether
  3. 3ButaneButane is a light hydrocarbon gas that is squeezed into liquid form and used as a…
  4. 4VA/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer
  5. 5Aminomethyl PropanolAminomethyl Propanol is a synthetic amino alcohol that mainly adjusts pH, meaning how…
  6. 6Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 DimethiconeSilicones
  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. 10DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  11. 11Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
  12. 12HydroxycitronellalA lab-made fragrance ingredient whose main job is giving products a fresh, floral…Labelled fragrance allergens
  13. 13Amyl CinnamalA synthetic scent chemical that gives products a soft, floral, jasmine-like smell. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  14. 14LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  15. 15CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
  16. 16Cinnamyl AlcoholCinnamyl Alcohol is a fragrance ingredient with a soft, sweet, floral scent. It occurs…Labelled fragrance allergens
  17. 17GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  18. 18Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
  19. 19Parfum / Fragrance (F.I.L. C175715/1)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/quick-dry, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum / Fragrance (F.I.L. C175715/1) (#19)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsHexyl Cinnamal (#7), Benzyl Alcohol (#8), Linalool (#9), Benzyl Salicylate (#11), Hydroxycitronellal (#12), Amyl Cinnamal (#13), Limonene (#14), Citronellol (#15), Cinnamyl Alcohol (#16), Geraniol (#17), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (#18)
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol Denat (#1)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsBis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone (#6), Dimethicone (#10)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Redken Quick Dry fragrance-free?

No. Redken Quick Dry contains Parfum / Fragrance (F.I.L. C175715/1) (ingredient 19 of 19).

Does Redken Quick Dry contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Redken Quick Dry 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. Key ingredients: Dimethicone.

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