Color Extend Blondage Express Anti-Brass Mask 250ml

All hair and skin types.

Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.

People looking for smoother, more manageable hair or richer, creamier product textures.

Despite the name, fatty alcohols are moisturising and conditioning rather than drying. They also help stabilise and thicken many haircare formulas.

Most hair types, especially tangle-prone or coarse hair.

A common conditioner ingredient despite the chloride name, which simply describes its chemistry.

People looking for smoother, more manageable hair textures.

Cetyl esters are wax‑like emollients that improve product spreadability and give a soft, conditioned feel. They are commonly used to enhance texture without heaviness.

Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.

A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.

Damaged, frizz-prone or colour-treated hair wanting targeted smoothing.

Designed to deposit where hair needs it most. Some prefer silicone-free formulas by choice.

Those looking for softer, more manageable hair or extra slip in styling products.

It 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.

Those who prefer products with a smoother, more cushioning texture or want improved slip in shampoos and conditioners.

It can also provide light conditioning benefits by helping hair feel softer and easier to detangle. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in products.

Those using products with oils or silicones who want them to rinse evenly without residue.

It 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.

People looking for improved manageability, detangling and smoother-feeling hair.

It 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.

Those looking for formulas that help smooth the cuticle or gently refine the scalp surface.

Lactic Acid can also provide mild hydrating and smoothing benefits in haircare. Its pH-balancing role helps support product stability and performance.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

Those interested in balanced, salon-grade formulations that rely on controlled pH.

As an alpha hydroxy acid, it is primarily used in haircare for its ability to fine‑tune pH rather than for exfoliation. It supports product consistency and ensures other ingredients work as intended.

Those interested in how a product’s pH is balanced for performance and comfort.

Potassium Hydroxide is used in very small amounts to achieve the desired pH during formulation and is not present at high levels in finished products.

Those looking for added hydration or smoother-feeling hair.

It is also commonly used as a preservative booster to help maintain formula freshness. It is well tolerated in most haircare products.

All products that need protecting from spoilage.

A very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.

Those interested in understanding preservative systems or identifying potential fragrance allergens.

Benzyl Alcohol is commonly used in professional haircare to support product stability and texture. It can also naturally occur in some essential oils.

All products that need a preservative system.

Often paired with other preservatives for broad protection.

Those interested in products designed to support a clean, well-preserved formula, particularly in scalp-focused treatments.

It is widely used in personal care for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. Only very small amounts are needed for effectiveness.

People using colour-depositing shampoos, conditioners or masks may find it relevant.

It is commonly used in purple and violet toning formulas to help reduce the appearance of brassy or yellow tones in lightened hair. It is present in very small amounts to achieve precise colour effects.

Those who prefer products with visually appealing colours.

It is used at low levels to enhance the look of a formula without affecting hair performance. Colourants like this are common in shampoos, conditioners and styling products.