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John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Colour Vibrancy Conditioner

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John Frieda

Brilliant Brunette Colour Vibrancy Conditioner

conditioner · 250 ml · Haircare

John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Colour Vibrancy Conditioner is free of sulfates and parabens, going by its full 30-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, essential oils (Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil), labelled fragrance allergens (Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene), drying alcohol, silicones (Dimethicone, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone) and MI / MCI (Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone).

  • Contains fragrance
  • Contains essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • Contains MI / MCI

£5.3333% off the list priceat Amazon UK

Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

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Key ingredients in Brilliant Brunette Colour Vibrancy Conditioner

  • Glycerin

    A humectant that helps hair stay soft and hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  3. 3Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine
  4. 4Cetyl EstersCetyl Esters is a waxy blend of esters made from cetyl alcohol and fatty acids. It…
  5. 5Dipropylene GlycolDipropylene glycol is a clear liquid that works as a solvent and a humectant, meaning…
  6. 6Stearyl AlcoholStearyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol, often made from plant oils, that thickens…
  7. 7DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  8. 8ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  9. 9Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
  10. 10Bis-Cetearyl AmodimethiconeSilicones
  11. 11Quaternium-91
  12. 12Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  13. 13Cetrimonium Methosulfate
  14. 14GlycineGlycine is the simplest amino acid, a small protein building block that helps balance…
  15. 15Steartrimonium Chloride
  16. 16GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  17. 17Malic AcidMalic acid is a mild fruit acid, found naturally in apples, used mainly to adjust pH…
  18. 18Pearl Powder
  19. 19Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilA plant oil pressed from sweet almond kernels. It softens and conditions skin and hair…
  20. 20Stearoxypropyl Dimethylamine
  21. 21C14-28 Isoalkyl Acid
  22. 22Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
  23. 23C14-28 Alkyl Acid
  24. 24MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative from the isothiazolinone family that keeps water-based products free…MI / MCI
  25. 25MethylisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone, often shortened to MI, is a synthetic preservative that stops…MI / MCI
  26. 26Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
  27. 27HexamethylindanopyranA synthetic musk used as a fragrance ingredient, its main job is to give products a…
  28. 28HydroxycitronellalA lab-made fragrance ingredient whose main job is giving products a fresh, floral…Labelled fragrance allergens
  29. 29LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  30. 30CaramelCaramel is a brown colorant made by heating sugar. Its main job is to tint a formula,…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/5037156298987, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#8)
Essential oilsContainsCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil (#26)
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsHydroxycitronellal (#28), Limonene (#29)
Drying alcoholContainsIsopropyl Alcohol (#22)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#7), Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone (#10)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCIContainsMethylchloroisothiazolinone (#24), Methylisothiazolinone (#25)
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Colour Vibrancy Conditioner fragrance-free?

No. John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Colour Vibrancy Conditioner contains Parfum (ingredient 8 of 30).

Does John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Colour Vibrancy Conditioner contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Colour Vibrancy Conditioner pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for acne-prone skin, pregnancy and color-treated hair. Key ingredients: Glycerin.

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