L'Oreal Excellence Creme 5.3 Golden Brown Hair Colour
Hair Treatment

L'Oreal Excellence Creme 5.3 Golden Brown Hair Colour

LOreal
93Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Mod. Allergens5 fragrance allergens
32% Natural44% synthetic
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Nanomaterial Ingredients

These ingredients are in nanomaterial form. EU law requires [nano] labelling in the ingredient list and pre-market notification to the Commission.

  • nano
    Silica Dimethyl Silylate [Nano]Nanomaterial — requires mandatory labelling as [nano] per EU Regulation No 1223/2009 Art. 19.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.0 — Suboptimal
5.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.0
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid, Salicylic Acid
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5: likely ineffective — above 4
Salicylic Acid at pH 5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
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

32% natural44% synthetic
30 natural 22 unknown 41 synthetic

Based on 93 ingredients analyzed. 32% natural, 24% unknown and 44% synthetic.

Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones2 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

surfactant - cleansing10:Oleth-30, Lauric Acid, Ceteareth-25, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Trideceth-10, Hexylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol... +2 more
fragrance10:Parfum, Fragrance., Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate, Acetic Acid, Linalool, Bht, Hexyl Cinnamal... +2 more
surfactant - emulsifying9:Oleth-30, Lauric Acid, Ceteareth-25, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Hexylene Glycol, Glycol Distearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol... +1 more

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Concentrated serum or cream — lightweight yet nutrient-dense
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish

Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands. Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.