Redken Acidic Cleansing Mist Dry Shampoo is a new non-aerosol, two-phase dry shampoo for oily hair and scalp, built on an acidic glycolipids complex. It costs $32 for 100 ml at redken.com and Ulta Beauty, where it was on sale in the US by 10 October 2026. It joins Redken's Acidic range alongside the Acidic Bonding Concentrate line as a dry shampoo in mist form.
Updated 10 October 2026: in stock at $32 at redken.com and Ulta Beauty (US); not yet listed on Redken's UK, Canadian or French sites.
When Did the Redken Acidic Cleansing Mist Launch?
Redken hasn't announced an official release date. The first reviews appeared on Ulta Beauty's listing on 29 September 2026. Many of them are marked as received in exchange for an honest review. By 10 October 2026 the dry shampoo was in stock at both redken.com and Ulta Beauty in the US, and Ulta marks it as New. At that point Ulta showed 98 reviews with a 4.6-star average, and redken.com showed no reviews yet.
Price
In the US, the 100 ml / 3.4 fl oz bottle costs $32.00 at both redken.com and Ulta Beauty. For comparison within the same range, the Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo costs $37 for 300 ml at redken.com. No UK, Canadian or European pricing has been published yet.
Key Details
According to Redken, the mist combines glycolipids with a 12% Cleansing Complex. The brand says it absorbs, dries quickly and dissolves up to 4 days of excess oil, buildup and odour. Ulta words the same claim as "absorbs 100 hours of excess oil and buildup."
Redken lists these benefits:
- Absorbs up to 4 days of excess oil buildup in one use
- An acidic pH formula that leaves hair and scalp feeling clean
- Refreshes styles and adds volume and texture
- No white cast or powdery residue
- 89% say hair smells clean 48 hours after one use (brand claim)
Redken says the formula suits all hair types, including fine, thick, colour-treated and textured hair. It also describes the scent as light, clean and free of heavy fragrances. The scent profile shown in its product images is rose, citrus and jasmine.
Where to Buy
- US: Redken ($32), Ulta Beauty ($32, pickup and delivery)
- UK: Not yet confirmed (not on redken.co.uk or Lookfantastic)
- International: Not yet confirmed (not on Redken Canada or Redken's French site)
- Other markets: availability varies by region.
Checked 10 October 2026: in stock at redken.com ($32) and Ulta Beauty ($32); not listed at redken.co.uk, Lookfantastic, Redken Canada or Redken France.
What Makes the Redken Acidic Cleansing Mist Different?
- Non-aerosol mist format. It is a liquid mist with no propellants, rather than a pressurised powder spray.
- Two-phase formula with mixing beads. You shake it to activate it, and Redken's product images show stainless steel beads inside that mix the formula and help prevent the nozzle from clogging.
- Acidic positioning. It carries Redken's Acidic pH Technology into a dry shampoo, matching the Acidic Bonding Concentrate shampoo, conditioner, 5-Min Liquid Mask and Leave-In Treatment.
It arrived around the same time as the Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Frosted Fig Dry Shampoo, a limited seasonal dry shampoo. Redken's launch is a non-aerosol mist rather than a seasonal scent. More launches are in our hair care section.
Formula and Packaging
- Acidic Cleansing Mist Dry Shampoo: According to Redken, its Acidic Glycolipids Complex breaks down oil without disrupting the scalp's hydration. The brand describes the formula as vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients, and 94.83% biodegradable (per OECD 301 or equivalent tests). The bottle is made with 94% recycled plastic, and Redken says it is 80% less pack-intensive than an aerosol.
How to Use
Redken says to shake the bottle well for at least 5 seconds, then section dry hair and spray the roots. Wait 30 seconds for it to dry before massaging, brushing or combing it through.
What the Brand Says
Redken ambassador Blake Reed Evans says: "I love Acidic Cleansing Mist because it gives the hair that true clean feeling, like it's actually been freshly washed. The non-aerosol mist makes it easy to refresh the hair without that heavy, powdery feel you can get from a traditional dry shampoo."
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