Clairol Natural Instincts Bold Auburn Permanent Hair Colour
Hair Treatment

Clairol Natural Instincts Bold Auburn Permanent Hair Colour

Clairol
59Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
High Allergens6 fragrance allergens
47% Natural41% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.3 — Suboptimal
4.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.3
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, L-Ascorbic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.3: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 4.3: likely ineffective — above 4
Salicylic Acid at pH 4.3: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

47% natural41% synthetic
28 natural 7 unknown 24 synthetic

Based on 59 ingredients analyzed. 47% natural, 12% unknown and 41% synthetic.

Preservatives6 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance8:PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, METHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, SODIUM BENZOATE
type of chemical entity6:CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, BENZYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM SORBATE
buffering5:ETHANOLAMINE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, MALIC ACID

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Concentrated serum or cream — lightweight yet nutrient-dense
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish

Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands.