Madison Reed
Madison Reed Mr. Hair Color for Men
Madison Reed's Mr. Hair Color for Men subtly reduces grays for hair and beard. It gently blends away your grays (think more pepper, less salt).
Color-safe
Paraben-free
Ammonia-free
Gluten-free
SLS-free
Color Fading
Optimized for Your Environment & Lifestyle
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Madison Reed Mr. Hair Color for Men
Madison Reed
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Hair Color
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Your Biodata Compatibility Analysis
Based on your 6 hair health indices and environmental factors
Poor Match
Significant incompatibilities
Growth Cycle Health Index
Hair Match
Hair Health Index Alignment
Optimal for OSI, SSI, DI, HSI
Ingredient Efficacy
Matching Ingredient Score
Environment Compatibility
Current UV, Air Quality & Humidity
Why This Works for Your Specific Profile
Damage Index:
Water Quality:
Hair:
Active Lifestyle:
Your Hair Profile Integration
Your Hair Archetype
Density Level
Washing Frequency
Shedding Level
Oil Level
Your Hair Health Indices
Oil Secretion (OSI)
Very low oil production
Scalp Sensitivity (SSI)
Very low sensitivity
Growth Rate (CMR)
Poor metabolism rate
Damage Index (DI)
Minimal damage
Hair Strength (HSI)
Very weak strength
Softness Index (SI)
Significant improvement needed
Water & Environmental Integration
Water:
Expected Results & Timeline
Key Highlights
What is it?
Professional hair color kit for men, includes 2 applications
Who Is It For
Adult men
Budget
$32.00 - $64.00
Timeline
15 minutes
Why Youโll Love It
What Does It Help With?
Gray hair coverage
Best for
Gray Coverage
Features
Less gray, more you. Professional hair color for both hair and beard. Formulated for men and all hair types. Easy to use, takes just 15 minutes. Includes everything you need for 2 applications. When in doubt, go a shade lighter. Use every 2 weeks to maintain your color. Cruelty-free - not tested on animals. Sustainable packaging. Made in Italy.
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Cruelty-free, Sustainable packaging
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
aqua-water, laureth-2, ethanolamine, oleic-acid, isopropyl-alcohol, propylene-glycol, peg-2-cocamine, oleth-4-phosphate, toluene-2,5-diamine-sulfate, cocamide-mea, 2-methylresorcinol, piper-nigrum-pepper-seed-extract, eclipta-prostrata-extract, humulus-lupulus-hops-extract, tocopheryl-acetate, eucalyptus-globulus-leaf-oil, oleyl-phosphate, sodium-metabisulfite, ascorbic-acid, sodium-benzoate, disodium-edta, sec-butyl-alcohol, potassium-sorbate, p-aminophenol, m-aminophenol, 2,4-diaminophenoxyethanol-hcl, citric-acid, limonene
Key Ingredients
piper-nigrum-pepper-seed-extract, eclipta-prostrata-extract, humulus-lupulus-hops-extract, tocopheryl-acetate, eucalyptus-globulus-leaf-oil
Ingredients Details
2-methylresorcinol
Common Name(s): 2-methylresorcinol
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers targeted skin-conditioning or bioactive benefits through a specific mechanism of action suited to the formulation's intended purpose.
Why It's Used: Specialty actives address specific skin concerns through targeted molecular mechanisms, providing efficacy beyond what base formulation ingredients alone can achieve.
How It Works: The bioactive compound interacts with specific molecular targets in skin cells or the extracellular matrix โ enzymes, receptors, structural proteins, or signaling molecules โ triggering beneficial biological responses.
Typically Found In: Serums,treatments,moisturizers,specialty products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Specialty actives
Secondary Functions: Skin-conditioning,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Specialty active ingredient; check individual sourcing for vegan status.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1
Comedogenicity Rating: 0
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,peptides
Avoid Combining With: Incompatible with oxidizing agents; check ph stability
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Specialty actives typically work through enzyme inhibition (e.g., tyrosinase inhibition for brightening, mmp inhibition for anti-aging), receptor activation (e.g., retinoid receptors, ppar-ฮณ for barrier genes), or transcription factor modulation (e.g., nrf2 for antioxidant gene upregulation). structure-activity relationships determine potency and selectivity.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15
Ethanolamine
Common Name(s): Ethanolamine,inci ingredient,cosmetic active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides documented cosmetic activity from ethanolamine.
Why It's Used: Ethanolamine delivers formulation value through its specific biological activity and established safety and efficacy.
How It Works: Source: ethanolamine. mechanism: documented in cosmetic literature. safety: cosing-reviewed. standard cosmetic use concentrations.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ethanolamine provides cosmetic activity through its characteristic mechanism. at standard concentrations it delivers documented biological activity with an established safety profile from cosmetic science literature and regulatory review.
Last Verified: Cosing database,ethanolamine technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Laureth-2
Common Name(s): Laureth-2,cosmetic active,established formulation ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Laureth-2 contributes its primary cosmetic function to formulations โ improving skin feel, stability, performance, or delivering a specific active benefit depending on its chemical class and concentration level.
Why It's Used: Formulators choose laureth-2 for its established efficacy in contributing the required functional property to their formulation โ whether rheological control, active delivery, aesthetic enhancement, or preservation โ supported by the cosmetic chemistry literature and regulatory assessment framework.
How It Works: Laureth-2 works through the characteristic mechanism of its chemical class โ either through physicochemical interaction with the formulation matrix (surface activity, film formation, viscosity building) or through biological interaction with skin tissues (receptor binding, enzymatic substrate, barrier component integration). the specific mechanism follows from its molecular structure as detailed in peer-reviewed cosmetic chemistry literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Laureth-2 has been assessed within the regulatory framework applicable to cosmetic ingredients. at standard cosmetic use concentrations, the ingredient delivers documented functional benefit with an established safety profile based on the available toxicological and clinical evidence reviewed by regulatory bodies including cosing (eu), inci, and cir.
Last Verified: Cosing database,laureth-2 technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Limonene
Common Name(s): D-limonene,(r)-limonene,dipentene
CAS Number: 5989-27-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the defining fresh citrus fragrance note alongside solvent and antimicrobial properties.
Why It's Used: The citrus industry's primary fragrance compound and the most abundant terpene in essential oils โ limonene provides the clean, universally appealing fresh citrus scent character.
How It Works: D-limonene activates trpv1 mildly at high concentrations. antimicrobial via membrane disruption. solvent for oils and lipophilic compounds. cleaning via emulsification of lipid soils.
Typically Found In: Citrus-scented products,cleaning products,fragrance compounds
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Fragrance component โ cyclic monoterpene
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.001%โ3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from citrus peel essential oils
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics regulation: declared fragrance allergen. oxidises to sensitising compounds (limonene hydroperoxides) on air exposure โ use with antioxidant stabilisers. ifra guidelines apply.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Limonene's sensitisation risk arises not from limonene itself but from its autooxidation products (limonene-1,2-epoxide and limonene hydroperoxides) formed on air exposure. fresh limonene has low sensitisation potential, but air-oxidised limonene's hydroperoxide products are potent skin sensitisers. this explains why oxidation-stabilised formulations (with bht or other antioxidants) are required to manage limonene safety.
Last Verified: Cosing database,ifra standards,brรฅred christensson et al. limonene oxidation study
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Personalized Usage Instructions
How to Use
Step 1
1
Step 2
Start with dry, unwashed hair
Step 3
Put on gloves, then open your Color Gel and Color Activator
Step 4
Squeeze the Color Gel into your hands, making sure that the nozzle is pointed away from your eyes
Step 5
Apply the full amount directly onto your hair and massage gently to fully saturate all of your hair
Step 1
IMPORTANT: For best results, apply entire contents of both packets
Step 2
2
Step 3
Squeeze the Color Activator into your hands and apply the full amount to your hair
Step 4
Massage gently to ensure both formulas are mixed on your hair
Step 5
Remove gloves
Step 1
Set a timer for 15 minutes
Step 2
3
Step 3
When processing time is over, shower and rinse until the water runs clear
Step 4
Tilt your head back to avoid color getting into your eyes as you rinse
Step 5
Wash hair with shampoo - and boom, you're done
Medical Chemicals
Protein/Moisture
- Moisture
pH Level
- Acidic
Porosity Taget
- Normal Porosity
Customized for Your Profile
Scalp Condtions
pH Balanced
Climate Suitability
All Climates
Clinical Claims
Frequency
1. Start with dry, unwashed hair. Put on gloves, then open your Color Gel and Color Activator. Squeeze the Color Gel into your hands, making sure that the nozzle is pointed away from your eyes. Apply the full amount directly onto your hair and massage gently to fully saturate all of your hair. IMPORTANT: For best results, apply entire contents of both packets. 2. Squeeze the Color Activator into your hands and apply the full amount to your hair. Massage gently to ensure both formulas are mixed on your hair. Remove gloves. Set a timer for 15 minutes. 3. When processing time is over, shower and rinse until the water runs clear. Tilt your head back to avoid color getting into your eyes as you rinse. Wash hair with shampoo - and boom, you're done.
Product Information
Cruelty-free
Sustainable packaging