L'Oreal Hair Colour Excellence - 4AR Dark Chocolate Brown

Ingredients

Key Ingredients and Formula Components

L’Oreal Excellence 4AR Dark Chocolate Brown contains multiple formulas, including a protective pre-colour serum, developer cream, permanent colour cream and conditioning treatment. The exact formulation can vary by market and product version.

Protective Pre-Colour Serum

The pre-colour serum contains ingredients such as Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Oats, Polyquaternium-22 and 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol. These ingredients help prepare and condition the hair before the colouring process.

Permanent Colour Cream

The colour cream contains oxidative hair-colouring ingredients including p-Phenylenediamine (PPD), Resorcinol, m-Aminophenol, p-Aminophenol and 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl. Other ingredients such as Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Ethanolamine and Dimethicone support the formulation and colouring process.

Developer Cream

The developer contains Hydrogen Peroxide, along with Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Ceteareth-25 and other stabilizing ingredients. Hydrogen Peroxide participates in the oxidative colouring process that develops the permanent colour.

Conditioning Treatment

The after-colour conditioning treatment contains ingredients including Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Cetrimonium Chloride and Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein. These ingredients help support softness, conditioning and manageability after colouring.

Hyaluronic Acid

The current Excellence Crème system features Hyaluronic Acid/Sodium Hyaluronate in its care formula. L’Oréal describes its role as helping attract and retain moisture and supporting smoother, conditioned-looking hair after colouring.

Full Ingredient List

The exact ingredient list can vary depending on the country, production batch and product version. Always check the ingredient panel printed on the actual packaging before use.

For additional official product and ingredient information, customers can refer to the official L’Oréal Paris website, while the packaging supplied with the product should remain the primary reference for the latest ingredient list, warnings and safety information.

Important: Permanent hair colour can cause allergic reactions, which in rare cases may be severe. Always perform the required allergy test and follow the safety instructions included with the product.

How to Use

How to Apply L’Oreal Excellence 4AR Dark Chocolate Brown

Always read the instruction leaflet supplied with your specific kit before application because instructions can vary between product versions and markets.

Step 1: Perform an Allergy Test

Perform the recommended allergy alert test 48 hours before colouring. This should be done before every application, even if you have previously used hair colour without experiencing a reaction.

Step 2: Protect Your Hair and Clothing

Prepare your hair according to the package instructions and wear the protective gloves supplied with the kit. Protect your clothing and surrounding area before beginning the application.

Step 3: Apply the Protective Serum

If your kit includes the pre-colour protective serum, apply it according to the instructions before applying the colour formula.

Step 4: Mix the Colour

Pour the colouring cream into the developer container as instructed. Close the container and mix thoroughly according to the package directions.

Do not change the recommended ratio or add other ingredients.

Step 5: Apply the Colour

Apply the mixture evenly to the hair according to the instructions. Pay particular attention to the roots and areas where grey coverage is required.

Step 6: Allow the Colour to Develop

Leave the colour on for the processing time stated in your product’s instruction leaflet. Some current Excellence formulations specify approximately 30 minutes, but the packaging supplied with your product should always be the final reference.

Do not exceed the recommended processing time.

Step 7: Rinse and Condition

Rinse the hair thoroughly after the recommended development time. Use the included caring shampoo or conditioning treatment according to the instructions supplied with your particular kit.

Important Precautions

• Perform the allergy test 48 hours before each application.
• Wear the gloves supplied with the kit.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• If the product enters the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
• Do not use on eyelashes or eyebrows.
• Do not apply to an irritated, itchy or damaged scalp.
• Do not exceed the recommended processing time.
• Do not use over compound henna or progressive colour.
• Follow the waiting period specified in the instructions after bleaching, relaxing or perming.
• Keep the product away from children.
• Do not use hair colour products on children.
• Follow all safety instructions included with your specific product.

Highlights

Frequently Asked Questions