Garnier
Garnier Belle Color X'Light Natural Blond 110 Hair Dye
about £4.65 GBP
Resorcinol
In cosmetic formulas, Resorcinol slows oxidation that can degrade a formula, and also changes hair colour, and makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use.
What does Resorcinol do in a formula?
Resorcinol slows oxidation that can degrade a formula, and also changes hair colour, and makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use.
The listed functions explain its role in a formula. They do not establish whether a finished product will suit your skin.
No reviewed benefit claim is available here yet. Compare the complete formula, its directions, and your own skin preferences.
What a CosIng listing meansBeauty reading & sources
Official guidance (1)
Government and public-health information relevant to cosmetic ingredients and skin care.
- Allergens in Cosmetics | FDA
FDA · Public-health source
Health & dermatology (1)
Professional skin-care education from dermatology and medical publishers.
- Sunscreens: A Complete Overview — DermNet
DermNet · Professional health education
Beauty articles & blogs (3)
Further reading from beauty writers and cosmetic formulators.
- Bisabolol Skin Benefits You Might Be Overlooking
Chemist Confessions
Skincare brand blog; the publisher sells skincare products.
- Skincare Decoded References
Chemist Confessions
Skincare brand blog; the publisher sells skincare products.
- Tackling Unwanted Dark Spots & Pigmentation - Pt. 1
Chemist Confessions
Skincare brand blog; the publisher sells skincare products.
Research papers (49)
Related papers naming this ingredient in their title or in a beauty-relevant abstract passage. Laboratory, clinical and exposure studies have different scopes; these links are not reviewed benefit claims.
- Efficacy and safety of Politranexamide® liposomal emulsion on facial melasma: A comparative study.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2023
- A randomized controlled pilot study of a proprietary combination versus sunscreen in melasma maintenance.
Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology · 2021
- Resorcinol in Dermatology: Reassessing a Legacy Topical Therapy for Contemporary Clinical Use.
Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
See 46 more research papers
- Topical and Systemic Therapies in Melasma: A Systematic Review.
Indian dermatology online journal · 2023
- An integrated study combining network toxicology machine learning and molecular simulation reveals the molecular mechanisms of permanent hair dyes in breast cancer.
Discover oncology · 2026
- Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Coupled With Derivatization for Sensitive High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Determination of Resorcinol in Permanent Hair Dyes.
Journal of separation science · 2026
- [Determination of six whitening ingredients in cosmetics by ultra performance liquid chromatography coupled with photodiode array detector and corona charged aerosol detector].
Se pu = Chinese journal of chromatography · 2026
- Assessment of Systemic Oxidative Stress Modulation in Melasma Following Treatment with Yellow Light Laser 577 nm and Topical 0.3% 4N Butyl Resorcinol: A Comparative Prospective Study.
Indian journal of dermatology · 2025
- Facial skin rejuvenation through plasma radiofrequency ablation combined with 5% resorcinol cream: clinical and line-field confocal optical coherence tomography evaluation.
Dermatology reports · 2025
- Usage Frequency and Ecotoxicity of Skin Depigmenting Agents.
Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
- Topical application of retinyl propionate, 4 hexyl resorcinol, and niacinamide reverses molecular and clinical features of ageing.
International journal of cosmetic science · 2024
- Contact sensitizers in commercial hair dye products in the Indian market: A consumer exposure study.
Contact dermatitis · 2023
- Micellar enhanced chromatographic separation of selected hazardous chemical present in hair dye and their detection in formulations and swab, including assessment of damage caused to cuticle of hair shaft.
Journal of chromatography. A · 2023
- The management of acne vulgaris in young people in primary care: A retrospective cohort study.
Frontiers in medicine · 2023
- A clinical evaluation of a permanent hair dye designed to reduce allergic contact dermatitis and hair damage.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2022
- Esophagitis Dissecans Superficialis (EDS) Secondary to Hair Dye Ingestion: Case Report and Literature Review.
Clinics and practice · 2021
Oral or dietary context; not evidence for topical use.
- Potency of bisresorcinol from Heliciopsis terminalis on skin aging: in vitro bioactivities and molecular interactions.
PeerJ · 2021
- Trends in utilization of non-first-line topical acne medications among children, adolescents, and adults in the United States, 2012-2016.
Pediatric dermatology · 2021
- A Treatment Combination of Peels, Oral Antioxidants, and Topical Therapy for Refractory Melasma: A Report of 4 Cases.
Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2020
- Read-across can increase confidence in the Next Generation Risk Assessment for skin sensitisation: A case study with resorcinol.
Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP · 2020
- Characterization and topical delivery of phenylethyl resorcinol.
International journal of cosmetic science · 2019
- Inter-laboratory study of the skin distribution of 4-n-butyl resorcinol in ex vivo pig and human skin.
Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences · 2018
- Skin sensitization quantitative risk assessment for occupational exposure of hairdressers to hair dye ingredients.
Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP · 2018
- A novel method to generate monocyte-derived dendritic cells during coculture with HaCaT facilitates detection of weak contact allergens in cosmetics.
Archives of toxicology · 2017
- Hairdressers' skin exposure to hair dyes during different hair dyeing tasks.
Contact dermatitis · 2017
- Solution of Azelaic Acid (20%), Resorcinol (10%) and Phytic Acid (6%) Versus Glycolic Acid (50%) Peeling Agent in the Treatment of Female Patients with Facial Melasma.
Advanced biomedical research · 2017
- Comparison of efficacy of products containing azelaic acid in melasma treatment.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2016
- Prevalence of potent skin sensitizers in oxidative hair dye products in Korea.
Cutaneous and ocular toxicology · 2016
- Simultaneous Quantification of Dexpanthenol and Resorcinol from Hair Care Formulation Using Liquid Chromatography: Method Development and Validation.
Scientifica · 2016
- Survey of sensitizing components of oxidative hair dyes (retail and professional products) in Germany.
Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG · 2016
- Hair dyes resorcinol and lawsone reduce production of melanin in melanoma cells by tyrosinase activity inhibition and decreasing tyrosinase and microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) expression.
International journal of molecular sciences · 2015
- Quantitative Determination of α-Arbutin, β-Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Nicotinamide, Hydroquinone, Resorcinol, 4-Methoxyphenol, 4-Ethoxyphenol, and Ascorbic Acid from Skin Whitening Products by HPLC-UV.
Journal of AOAC International · 2015
- Quantitative Analysis of Resorcinol from Marketed Hair Tonic Using Liquid Chromatographic Technique.
International scholarly research notices · 2014
- p-Phenylenediamine and other allergens in hair dye products in the United States: a consumer exposure study.
Contact dermatitis · 2014
- Assessment of a Superficial Chemical Peel Combined With a Multimodal, Hydroquinone-Free Skin Brightener Using In Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2013
- Quantitative risk assessment for skin sensitisation: consideration of a simplified approach for hair dye ingredients.
Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP · 2012
- A gas chromatography-mass spectrometric method to determine skin-whitening agents in cosmetic products.
Talanta · 2010
- Classification of benzoyl peroxide as safe and effective and revision of labeling to drug facts format; topical acne drug products for over-the-counter human use; final rule.
Federal register · 2010
- Hair dye poisoning--an emerging problem in the tropics: an experience from a tertiary care hospital in South India.
Tropical doctor · 2010
- Simultaneous determination of phenylenediamine isomers and dihydroxybenzene isomers in hair dyes by capillary zone electrophoresis coupled with amperometric detection.
Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry · 2008
- Permeability of hair dye compounds p-phenylenediamine, toluene-2,5-diaminesulfate and resorcinol through protective gloves in hairdressing.
The Annals of occupational hygiene · 2007
- The skin sensitization potential of resorcinol: experience with the local lymph node assay.
Contact dermatitis · 2007
- Unconsumed precursors and couplers after formation of oxidative hair dyes.
Contact dermatitis · 2006
- Colorimetric evaluation of phenolic content and GC-MS characterization of phenolic composition of alimentary and cosmetic argan oil and press cake.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry · 2005
- Occupational dermal exposure to permanent hair dyes among hairdressers.
The Annals of occupational hygiene · 2005
- Spontaneous comedones on the skin of hairless descendants of Mexican hairless dogs.
Experimental animals · 1996
- Contact allergy to resorcinol in acne medications: report of three cases.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1992
- Contact dermatitis from resorcinol in a hair dye.
Contact dermatitis · 1991
- Dermal carcinogenicity study by mouse-skin painting with 2,4-toluendediamine alone or in representative hair dye formulations.
Journal of toxicology and environmental health · 1976
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Cosmetic ingredient references
- Resorcinol in COSMILE Europe
Industry ingredient directory · matched to the publisher’s ingredient index.
- European Commission CosIng database
Catalog reference 79461. Database inclusion is not approval or proof of safety or effectiveness.
Which papers mention Resorcinol?
The research feed contains 3 linked papers (2025-2026).
Highlights below name the ingredient or a recorded alias in their titles. A mention does not establish a skincare benefit: a paper may study oral use, a combination formula, or a different population. Reviewed ingredient claims, when available, are assessed separately for their stated scope.
- Occupational Exposure to Resorcinol and Thyroid-Disrupting Effects: Protocol for an Exploratory Field Study in French Hairdressers.
Title mentions Resorcinol.
JMIR research protocols, 2026
- Discovery and mechanistic elucidation of 2,4-resorcinol-based potent human tyrosinase inhibitors through integrated experimental and computational approaches.
Title mentions Resorcinol.
International journal of biological macromolecules, 2026
Where it fits in real formulas
Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context. This stays separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.
Similar ingredients
related by documented function or concern
Vitamin CProvides antioxidant activity in a stable topical formulaCaffeineSome small studies report temporary improvement in under-eye appearance from caffeine-containing formulasSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateIs generally more stable in water-based formulas than unmodified Ascorbic AcidAscorbyl GlucosideMore stable than pure vitamin C and formulated at a skin-friendlier pH, which cosmetic-safety review has found non-irritating in the concentrations usedBakuchiolA 12-week head-to-head study found similar improvement in measured wrinkles with bakuchiol and retinolAlpha-ArbutinMay help improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation in a well-formulated product
What kinds of products contain Resorcinol?
Real brands and product categories from the 7 decoded products listing Resorcinol — an observation of our catalog, not a claim about market share.
7 of 7,133 decoded products list this ingredient. Count calculated on (UTC). Counts describe our recorded labels, which may differ from current packaging; the public product list can be smaller than the decoded catalog.
How we collect ingredient listsProduct categories
skincares (4), shampoos (1), stylings (1), moisturizers (1)
Commonly appears alongside
How often another ingredient appears in the same decoded products. This does not show routine compatibility.
Which products contain Resorcinol?
All 7 →7 public products list this ingredient.
Catalog preview
A compact look at the first products in this result set
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Garnier
Garnier Color Sensation Intense Permanent Colour Cream - 6.0 Light Brown
about £6.49 GBP
Garnier
Garnier Belle Color Natural Dark Ash Blonde 7.1 Hair Dye
about £4.49 GBP
Garnier
Garnier Belle Color Medium Blonde 8.0 Hair Dye
about £4.75 GBP
Garnier
Garnier Belle Color Light Brown 6 Hair Dye
about £4.75 GBP
Garnier
Garnier Color Sensations Hair Colour - 4.15 Chocolate
about £6.15 GBP
Just For Men
Just For Men Color Shampoo H35 Medium Brown 66 ml
about $19.00
About the sources
Ingredient lists show presence and order, not concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.
Sources & methodologyCompiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 79461) · snapshot 16 June 2026. CosIng is an informational, non-legally-binding reference. Inclusion does not mean an ingredient is approved, safe, authorized for cosmetic use, or clinically effective. An INCI list does not reveal concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.