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6.4

Redken

Extreme Shampoo

Name: Redken Extreme Shampoo
Brand: Redken

moisturiser

Overall score6.4

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Foaming surfactant

#4Glycol Soum Benzoate

Glycol-based humectant

#5Sodium Hydroxide

Raises formula pH

Score breakdown

Overall

6.4

Hydration Efficacy3.3

Irritation Risk8.9

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Ingredients

Niacinamide
Retinol
Hyaluronic Acid
Salicylic Acid

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Active Ingredient Strength3.3

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Redken Extreme Shampoo stand out

Redken Extreme Shampoo is a decent moisturiser with an overall score of 6.4/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Glycol Soum Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (8.9). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Glycol Soum Benzoate
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
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Hexylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #6 in the INCI list
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Salicylic Acid
Works on your skin — #7 in the INCI list
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Guar Stearate Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #8 in the INCI list
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Cocamide Mipa Citric Aci Methicone Peg-7 Panthenyl Phosphate
Softens and smooths — #11 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

22 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua/Water #2Sodium Laureth Sulfate #3Coco-Betaine #4Glycol Soum Benzoate #5Sodium Hydroxide #6Hexylene Glycol #7Salicylic Acid #8Guar Stearate Dimethicone #9Sodium Chloride #10Parfum/Fragrance #11Cocamide Mipa Citric Aci Methicone Peg-7 Panthenyl Phosphate #12Benzyl Benzoate #13Sodium Sarcosmate Propyltrimonium Chloride #14Carbomer #15Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids #16Potassium Plene Glycol Limonene #17Arginine #182-Oleamido-1 #193-Octadecanediol #20Hydrolyzed Son En Linalool Fumaric Acid #21Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetrol Terassoum Edta #22Potassium Sorbate

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient9
Draws in moisture3
Formula balancers3
Holds the formula together2
Softens and smooths2
Works on your skin1
Added scent1
Keeps the product fresh1

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