revlon Hair Color
revlon Revlon Hair Color lists 34 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Oleic Acid
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Ethanolamine
- PEG-2 Soyamine
- Lauramide Mea
- P-Phenylenediamine
- Lauryl Pyrrolidone
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
- Sodium Sulfite
- Parfum
- Wheat Amino Acids
- Hypnea Musciformis Extract
- Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
- Sargassum Filipendula Extract
- Sorbitol
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Oleyl Alcohol
- Polyquaternium-28
- Laneth-15
- Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
- Buteth-3
- Tributyl Citrate
- Erythorbic Acid
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Hcl
- Resorcinol
- M-Aminophenol
- Linalool
- Citronellol
- Geraniol
- Coumarin
- Amyl Cinnamal
Highlights
Contains alcoholContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view A permanent hair color based on water, oleic acid, and isopropyl alcohol, utilizing p-phenylenediamine, m-aminophenol, and resorcinol for oxidation. Ethanolamine adjusts pH, while wheat amino acids and seaweed extracts enhance post-color hair health. Formulator note: Contains strong allergens like PPD and restricted ethanolamine, mandating patch tests; sodium sulfite and EDTA ensure stability, suitable for users seeking durable color.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Oleic Acid
- ANTIFOAMING
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Ethanolamine
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Sodium Sulfite
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Wheat Amino Acids
Other ingredients
PEG-2 SoyamineLauramide MeaP-PhenylenediamineLauryl PyrrolidonePotassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed CollagenHypnea Musciformis ExtractGelidiella Acerosa ExtractSargassum Filipendula ExtractSorbitolLimnanthes Alba Seed OilOleyl AlcoholPolyquaternium-28Laneth-15Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol SulfonateButeth-3Tributyl CitrateErythorbic AcidTetrasodium EDTA2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HclResorcinolM-AminophenolLinaloolCitronellolGeraniolCoumarinAmyl Cinnamal
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oleic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Ethanolamine | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 3 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-2 Soyamine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lauramide Mea | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| P-Phenylenediamine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lauryl Pyrrolidone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Sulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Wheat Amino Acids | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hypnea Musciformis Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gelidiella Acerosa Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Sargassum Filipendula Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oleyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-28 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Laneth-15 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate | UV ABSORBER | 0 · – | Green |
| Buteth-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tributyl Citrate | FILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Erythorbic Acid | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Hcl | HAIR DYEING · 限制 III/242 | 4 · – | Yellow |
| Resorcinol | ANTIOXIDANT, DENATURANT, HAIR DYEING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/22 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| M-Aminophenol | HAIR DYEING · 限制 III/217 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Amyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/67 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Oleic Acid
- Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- Ethanolamine
- pH adjuster; restricted in cosmetics, potential sensitizer and irritant.
- PEG-2 Soyamine
- Not decoded yet
- Lauramide Mea
- Not decoded yet
- P-Phenylenediamine
- Not decoded yet
- Lauryl Pyrrolidone
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Sulfite
- Sulfite antioxidant to prevent oxidation; sulfites are known allergens and must be strictly declared on labels.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Wheat Amino Acids
- Wheat amino acids for hair/skin; contains gluten, allergy caution
- Hypnea Musciformis Extract
- Brown algae polysaccharide extract; film-forming and moisturizing at 0.1–1%; add to water phase, watch allergens
- Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
- Gelidiella acerosa (seaweed) extract; complex matrix, screen for heavy metals
- Sargassum Filipendula Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.
- Oleyl Alcohol
- Oleic acid derivative acting as emulsifier, thickener, and perfume; mild and low comedogenic risk, often paired with oleic acid.
- Polyquaternium-28
- Not decoded yet
- Laneth-15
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
- UV-B absorber, often as photostabilizer; 0.1–0.5% active; water-soluble, requires stable pairing
- Buteth-3
- Not decoded yet
- Tributyl Citrate
- Tributyl citrate plasticizer/solvent, low toxicity; hygroscopic, long-term protection from moisture/light
- Erythorbic Acid
- Not decoded yet
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Hcl
- 2,4-diaminophenoxyethanol HCl, azo dye intermediate for hair dyeing; restricted in EU, high allergy risk.
- Resorcinol
- Resorcinol for keratolysis and antioxidant; restricted concentration; high allergenicity, strict compliance needed
- M-Aminophenol
- m-Aminophenol, hair dye intermediate, EU concentration limit; high skin sensitization, needs assessment.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Amyl Cinnamal
- Fragrance ingredient restricted in the EU; usage limits apply to minimize allergic contact dermatitis risk.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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