Loreal Hair Color Preference - 8.23 Santorini Medium Rose Gold

Ingredients

Key Ingredients and Their Functions

• Hydrogen Peroxide: Used in the developer to support the oxidative hair-colouring process.
• Cetearyl Alcohol: A fatty alcohol commonly used to provide a creamy texture and conditioning feel.
• Glycerin: Helps support a moisturised feel in the formula.
• Tocopheryl Acetate: A Vitamin E derivative included in the after-colour conditioner.
• Camelina Sativa Seed Oil: Included in the conditioning formula.
• Amodimethicone: A conditioning ingredient that helps improve smoothness and manageability.
• Behentrimonium Chloride: Helps improve softness and detangling.
• Sodium PCA: A humectant used in the conditioning formula.
• Oxidative Colourants: Ingredients such as Toluene-2,5-Diamine, m-Aminophenol, Resorcinol and related dye intermediates contribute to the final rose-gold blonde shade.

Full Ingredient List

The exact ingredient list can vary by market, shade version and packaging. The current Préférence 8.23 Santorini formula includes a colour gel containing ingredients such as Aqua/Water, Trideceth-2 Carboxamide MEA, Propylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-2 Oleamine, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleyl Ether, Oleyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Ammonium Hydroxide, Oleic Acid, Toluene-2,5-Diamine, m-Aminophenol, Resorcinol, 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl, Hydroxypropyl Bis(N-Hydroxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine) HCl, Thioglycerin, Ammonium Acetate, Ammonium Thiolactate and N,N-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate.

For additional official product and ingredient information, customers can refer to the official L’Oréal Paris website. Always check the ingredient list printed on the actual packaging because formulations may be updated over time.

How to Use

Before using L’Oréal Préférence 8.23 Santorini Medium Rose Gold, read the complete instruction leaflet and perform the required 48-hour allergy alert test before every colouring session. Hair colourants can cause allergic reactions, so follow all safety instructions supplied with the product.

Step-by-Step Application

1. Read the complete instructions supplied with your specific product pack.
2. Perform the allergy alert test 48 hours before colouring.
3. Cover your shoulders with an old towel and wear the supplied gloves.
4. Pour the colour gel into the developer bottle as instructed.
5. Add the shine oil if it is included in your specific kit.
6. Close the applicator and shake until the mixture is completely combined.
7. Twist off the applicator tip immediately after mixing.
8. Apply the colour to the hair in small, even sections.
9. For full-head application, apply to the roots first, then spread through the lengths and ends.
10. Massage thoroughly until the hair is fully saturated.
11. Leave the colour on for the development time specified in the instruction leaflet. Current Préférence instructions may recommend approximately 30 minutes for full-head application, but always follow your specific pack.
12. Rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear.
13. Apply the included Shine Protect Conditioner, leave it on for approximately 2 minutes and rinse.

For guidance on choosing a shade, understanding colour levels and preparing your hair before colouring, read the BeautyBellBD Hair Color Guide.

For more hair colour options, explore the BeautyBellBD Hair Color Collection.

Important Precautions

• Perform the allergy alert test 48 hours before every use.
• Wear the gloves supplied with the product.
• Do not use on an irritated, damaged or sensitive scalp.
• Do not use if you have previously experienced a reaction to hair colour.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Do not use to colour eyelashes or eyebrows.
• Do not exceed the recommended development time.
• Wait at least two weeks after a relaxer, perm or straightening treatment before colouring.
• Do not use on hair coloured with henna or a progressive hair colourant.
• Very dark hair may not achieve a clearly visible medium rose-gold blonde result without pre-lightening.
• Follow the instructions printed on your specific product packaging.

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