TRESemmé tresemme 4 4 styling glaze

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.

1. Water (Aqua
2. Eau)
3. VP/VA Copolymer
4. Sd Alcohol 40-B
5. Polyquaternium-11
6. Panthenol
7. Tocopheryl Acetate
8. Sodium PCA
9. PVP
10. Polyquaternium-4
11. Polyquaternium-7
12. Polysorbate 20
13. PPG-12-PEG-50 Lanolin
14. Olealkonium Chloride
15. Quaternium-15
16. Dimethicone
17. Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
18. Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
19. PEG-12 Dimethicone
20. Polysorbate 80
21. Glycerin
22. Lactic Acid
23. Sorbitol
24. Ascorbic Acid
25. Sodium Hyaluronate
26. Biotin
27. Niacinamide
28. Phenoxyethanol
29. Fragrance
30. Benzyl Alcohol
31. Red 40
32. Benzyl Salicylate
33. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
34. Coumarin
35. Eugenol
36. Hexyl Cinnamal
37. Linalool

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains parabensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Formulation view Water-based styling solution with VP/VA copolymer. Polyols and silicones adjust texture, plus antioxidants. Suited for medium-coarse hair seeking shine. Factory note: Multiple cationic polymers require precipitation testing; simple preservative system demands high microbial control.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water (AquaEau)

BINDING

VP/VA Copolymer

ASTRINGENT

Sd Alcohol 40-B

ANTISTATIC

PanthenolSodium PCAPVP

ANTIOXIDANT

Tocopheryl Acetate

Other ingredients

Polyquaternium-11Polyquaternium-4Polyquaternium-7Polysorbate 20PPG-12-PEG-50 LanolinOlealkonium ChlorideQuaternium-15DimethiconeEthylhexyl HydroxystearatePolyglyceryl-4 OleatePEG-12 DimethiconePolysorbate 80GlycerinLactic AcidSorbitolAscorbic AcidSodium HyaluronateBiotinNiacinamidePhenoxyethanolFragranceBenzyl AlcoholRed 40Benzyl SalicylateButylphenyl MethylpropionalCoumarinEugenolHexyl CinnamalLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Water (Aqua

Solvent and base; pharmaceutical grade recommended for active formulations.

Eau)

Pure water, solvent and diluent; drinking water standard, no known allergens or irritation

VP/VA Copolymer

VA/VP copolymer film former; provides hair fixing; avoid direct contact with eyes or mucous membranes.

Sd Alcohol 40-B

Denatured solvent for fragrance/oil dilution, contains trace isopropyl thiol (sensitizer), irritating at high levels

Polyquaternium-11

Not decoded yet

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

PVP

Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.

Polyquaternium-4

Not decoded yet

Polyquaternium-7

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

PPG-12-PEG-50 Lanolin

Lanolin derivative for strong emollience and occlusion; animal-derived, watch for lanolin allergy

Olealkonium Chloride

Cationic hair conditioning agent that deposits on strands; avoid direct mixing with anionic surfactants.

Quaternium-15

Not decoded yet

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

Ester emollient 1-5%; non-comedogenic, silky, compatible with sunscreens

Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier derived from plant oils; gentle, used in O/W or W/O systems, low irritancy.

PEG-12 Dimethicone

Water-soluble silicone; provides slip and gloss, easily emulsified, common in hair and skin care.

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Red 40

Common water-soluble synthetic dye; azo-based, potential sensitizer; check local prohibited colorant lists

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Coumarin

Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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