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Redken Hydrating Curl Cream is a moisture-rich styling cream that defines curls with soft, flexible hold.
This cream coats each strand with lightweight hydration, helping curls spring into shape without stiffness or crunch. As you smooth it through damp hair, the texture feels silky and creamy, gliding easily from roots to ends.
Once dry, curls feel soft, moisturised, and more manageable, with a gentle, salon-clean scent that doesn’t overpower. Frizz is tamed, so curls look smoother and more polished, even in humid weather.
Ideal for wavy to curly hair that feels dry, fluffy, or hard to control, it works best after washing or refreshing curls. Use it whenever your curls need extra moisture, definition, and a touchable, natural-looking finish.
How To Use Redken Hydrating Curl Cream
- Apply to clean, damp hair, focusing on mid-lengths and ends.
- Use fingers or a wide-tooth comb to distribute evenly.
- Scrunch curls gently upwards to encourage definition and bounce.
- Air-dry or diffuse on low heat for best curl shape.
- Use a small amount on dry hair to smooth frizz and refresh.
Redken Hydrating Curl Cream Ingredients
AQUA / WATER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, CETYL ESTERS, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, AMODIMETHICONE, TRIDECETH-6, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, POLYQUATERNIUM-37, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CITRIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL, AMYL CINNAMAL, GERANIOL, TOCOPHEROL. (Note: INCI list based on typical Redken curl cream formulations; check product packaging for the most accurate, current list.)
Note: Please refer to bottle for full ingredients.
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Aqua SolventsSolvent
The water base that carries and dissolves the other ingredients in most products.
May suitAll hair and skin types.
Worth knowingAlmost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.
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Cetearyl Alcohol Conditioning agentsFatty alcohol conditioner
A fatty alcohol that helps soften hair and improve the texture of formulations.
May suitPeople looking for smoother, more manageable hair or richer, creamier product textures.
Worth knowingDespite the name, fatty alcohols are moisturising and conditioning rather than drying. They also help stabilise and thicken many haircare formulas.
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Glycerin HumectantsHumectant
Attracts and holds water to help hair feel hydrated and soft.
May suitDry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.
Worth knowingA very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.
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Behentrimonium Chloride Conditioning agentsConditioning agent
A conditioning agent that helps detangle and soften, reducing static and roughness.
May suitMost hair types, especially tangle-prone or coarse hair.
Worth knowingA common conditioner ingredient despite the chloride name, which simply describes its chemistry.
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Isopropyl Myristate Conditioning agentsEmollient and texture enhancer
Helps soften hair and improve slip by adding light, non-greasy conditioning.
May suitThose looking for smoother-feeling hair or products that apply and spread easily.
Worth knowingIt is a lightweight ester often used to reduce greasiness and enhance the feel of conditioning formulas. It can also support fragrance and oil distribution within a product.
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Cetyl Esters Conditioning agentsEmollient / slip enhancer
Provides slip and softness while helping to smooth the hair’s surface.
May suitPeople looking for smoother, more manageable hair textures.
Worth knowingCetyl esters are wax‑like emollients that improve product spreadability and give a soft, conditioned feel. They are commonly used to enhance texture without heaviness.
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Phenoxyethanol PreservativesPreservative
Helps keep the product stable and pleasant to use after opening.
May suitAll products that need protecting from spoilage.
Worth knowingA very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.
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Isopropyl Alcohol SolventsSolvent
Helps dissolve ingredients and supports quick-drying formulas.
May suitThose using styling products that benefit from fast evaporation, such as sprays.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used at low levels to improve texture and spreadability. It evaporates quickly, leaving minimal residue on the hair.
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Amodimethicone SiliconesConditioning silicone
A conditioning silicone that targets rougher areas of the hair to smooth and protect.
May suitDamaged, frizz-prone or colour-treated hair wanting targeted smoothing.
Worth knowingDesigned to deposit where hair needs it most. Some prefer silicone-free formulas by choice.
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Trideceth-6 Cleansers / surfactantsSolubiliser / surfactant
A non-ionic surfactant that helps blend oil-soluble ingredients into water-based formulas.
May suitThose using products with oils or silicones who want them to rinse evenly without residue.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used in shampoos and styling products to support stable, uniform textures. Its mild nature makes it suitable for a wide range of formulations.
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Cetrimonium Chloride Conditioning agentsConditioning agent
A conditioning agent that helps smooth and soften the hair while reducing static and tangles.
May suitPeople looking for improved manageability, detangling and smoother-feeling hair.
Worth knowingIt is a commonly used quaternary ammonium compound that helps conditioners spread easily through the hair. It is effective even at low levels, which is why it appears frequently in rinse-off products.
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Polyquaternium-37 Conditioning agentsFilm-forming conditioner
A conditioning polymer that helps smooth the hair and improve manageability.
May suitThose looking for softer, more manageable hair or extra slip in styling products.
Worth knowingIt forms a lightweight film on the hair to reduce static and enhance glide without leaving heavy residue. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulas.
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Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Oils and buttersLightweight emollient
A light, fast‑absorbing emollient ester that helps soften hair and improve slip.
May suitThose wanting a non-greasy conditioning feel or improved spreadability in styling products.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used to give formulas a smooth, silky texture without heaviness. Often found in conditioners, serums and creams where a lightweight finish is desired.
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Dicaprylyl Ether SolventsLightweight emollient solvent
A lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that helps improve slip and texture in hair products.
May suitAnyone who prefers products that feel smooth and non-greasy on the hair and scalp.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used to enhance spreadability and support a light, silky finish in leave-in and rinse-off formulas.
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PPG-1 Trideceth-6 Cleansers / surfactantsSolubiliser / surfactant
A solubilising surfactant that helps blend oily and watery ingredients into a uniform formula.
May suitThose looking for products with stable, evenly blended textures or clear formulations.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used in both haircare and skincare to help disperse fragrance oils or conditioning agents evenly. It also supports the overall texture and consistency of a formula.
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Limonene Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance component that also occurs naturally in many citrus and plant oils.
Worth knowingA fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
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Linalool Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance component found naturally in many flowers and spices.
Worth knowingA fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
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Citric Acid pH adjusterspH adjuster
Fine-tunes the product pH, which can help the hair surface feel smooth.
May suitMost hair types as part of a balanced formula.
Worth knowingUsually present in small amounts to balance the formula.
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Benzyl Alcohol PreservativesPreservative
Helps preserve formulations and can also act as a solvent or light fragrance component.
May suitThose interested in understanding preservative systems or identifying potential fragrance allergens.
Worth knowingBenzyl Alcohol is commonly used in professional haircare to support product stability and texture. It can also naturally occur in some essential oils.
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Hexyl Cinnamal Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance ingredient used to give products a light, floral scent.
May suitThose who enjoy subtly scented haircare products.
Worth knowingIt is one of the fragrance components that must be listed separately when present above certain levels. People with known fragrance sensitivities may choose to monitor for it.
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Benzyl Salicylate Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
Benzyl Salicylate is a fragrance ingredient used to add a sweet, floral aroma to haircare products.
May suitThose who enjoy subtly floral-scented haircare or are monitoring specific fragrance allergens.
Worth knowingIt is one of the fragrance allergens that must be listed individually on product labels when present above certain levels. Its presence does not indicate product strength or quality, only that it contributes to the overall scent profile.
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Coumarin Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
Coumarin is a fragrance ingredient that adds a sweet, warm, slightly herbal note to scented formulations.
May suitThose who enjoy subtly sweet, complex fragrance profiles in their haircare products.
Worth knowingIt is one of the fragrance components that must be listed individually when present above certain levels, as some people may prefer to monitor specific scent materials. Its presence does not indicate the overall strength of a product's fragrance.
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Citronellol Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance component with a soft floral, rose-like character.
Worth knowingA fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
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Amyl Cinnamal Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A floral-scented fragrance ingredient used to enhance a product’s aroma.
May suitThose who enjoy lightly floral-scented haircare products.
Worth knowingIt is one of the fragrance allergens that must be listed on labels when present above certain thresholds. Its presence does not indicate product quality, but can help those monitoring specific fragrance components.
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Geraniol Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
Geraniol is a fragrant compound that adds a light floral note to haircare products.
May suitThose who enjoy floral-scented hair products or are checking for specific fragrance components.
Worth knowingIt is naturally found in essential oils such as rose and geranium and is commonly used to enhance scent profiles. It must be listed on labels when present above certain trace levels.
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Tocopherol PreservativesAntioxidant
An antioxidant that helps support product stability and can provide conditioning benefits to hair.
May suitThose wanting added nourishment or antioxidant support in their haircare routine.
Worth knowingTocopherol is commonly included to help protect oils in a formula from oxidising and to offer light conditioning benefits. It is widely used in both skincare and haircare products.
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