Essence
SUPERLAST 24h eyebrow pomade pencil waterproof
styling product · 0.31 g · 16 ingredients
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
- With vitamin E
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Redken
Max Hold
styling product · 300 ml · Haircare
Redken Max Hold is free of essential oils, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 18-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.
The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol) and drying alcohol.
- Contains fragrance
- No essential oils
- Contains labelled fragrance allergens
- Contains drying alcohol
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
- Paraben-free
- No MI/MCI
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Full ingredient list, decoded
18 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).
- 1Dimethyl Ether
- 2Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
- 3VA/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer
- 4Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
- 5Aqua / WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
- 6Aminomethyl PropanolAminomethyl Propanol is a synthetic amino alcohol that mainly adjusts pH, meaning how…
- 7Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
- 8Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
- 9LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
- 10Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
- 11HydroxycitronellalA lab-made fragrance ingredient whose main job is giving products a fresh, floral…Labelled fragrance allergens
- 12Amyl CinnamalA synthetic scent chemical that gives products a soft, floral, jasmine-like smell. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
- 13LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
- 14CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
- 15Cinnamyl AlcoholCinnamyl Alcohol is a fragrance ingredient with a soft, sweet, floral scent. It occurs…Labelled fragrance allergens
- 16GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
- 17Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
- 18Parfum / Fragrance (F.I.L. C175299/1)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/max-hold-hairspray, retrieved November 5, 2026.
Every flag we check
| Check | Result | Ingredients found |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrance | Contains | Parfum / Fragrance (F.I.L. C175299/1) (#18) |
| Essential oils | None listed | — |
| Labelled fragrance allergens | Contains | Hexyl Cinnamal (#7), Benzyl Alcohol (#8), Linalool (#9), Benzyl Salicylate (#10), Hydroxycitronellal (#11), Amyl Cinnamal (#12), Limonene (#13), Citronellol (#14), Cinnamyl Alcohol (#15), Geraniol (#16), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (#17) |
| Drying alcohol | Contains | Alcohol Denat (#2) |
| Sulfates | None listed | — |
| Silicones | None listed | — |
| Parabens | None listed | — |
| MI / MCI | None listed | — |
| Formaldehyde releasers | None listed | — |
| Mineral oil & petrolatum | None listed | — |
| Lanolin | None listed | — |
| Chemical UV filters | None listed | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is Redken Max Hold fragrance-free?
No. Redken Max Hold contains Parfum / Fragrance (F.I.L. C175299/1) (ingredient 18 of 18).
Does Redken Max Hold contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?
Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.
Which ingredient rules does Redken Max Hold pass?
Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy.
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