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Redkenstyling product

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Redken

Root Lifter

styling product · 300 ml · Haircare

Redken Root Lifter is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 20-ingredient list, with vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum / Fragrance), labelled fragrance allergens (Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool) and silicones (PEG-14 Dimethicone, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate).

  • 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 Root Lifter

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

20 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. 2Dimethyl Ether
  3. 3VP/VA Copolymer
  4. 4IsobutaneIsobutane is a light gas made only of carbon and hydrogen, used mainly as a propellant…
  5. 5ButaneButane is a light hydrocarbon gas that is squeezed into liquid form and used as a…
  6. 6PropanePropane is a light hydrocarbon gas that turns into a liquid under pressure, and it is…
  7. 7PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  8. 8PEG-14 DimethiconeSilicones
  9. 9Decyl GlucosideA plant-derived, gentle cleansing agent made from glucose and a fatty alcohol. It helps…
  10. 10Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  11. 11Dimethicone PEG-7 PhosphateSilicones
  12. 12Parfum / FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  13. 13EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  14. 14Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  15. 15Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
  16. 16Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
  17. 17Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
  18. 18LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  19. 19Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateA synthetic antioxidant that keeps the oils and fats in a formula from going stale,…
  20. 20Tocopherol (F.I.L. Z292397/1)

Source: Redken product page, www.redken.co.uk/products/styling/volume/root-lifter, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum / Fragrance (#12)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsHexyl Cinnamal (#16), Linalool (#18)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsPEG-14 Dimethicone (#8), Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate (#11)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Redken Root Lifter fragrance-free?

No. Redken Root Lifter contains Parfum / Fragrance (ingredient 12 of 20).

Does Redken Root Lifter contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (PEG-14 Dimethicone, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Redken Root Lifter 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: Vitamin E.

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