Madison Reed Color Reviving Gloss – Espresso Brown 4oz, semi-permanent toning gloss for brunette shine

Madison Reed Color Reviving Gloss in Espresso is a semi-permanent toning gloss that neutralizes red and orange brassiness and adds cool, brilliant brown shine for medium to darkest brown hair.

This lightweight, no-developer gloss refreshes faded brunette color between permanent dye sessions without lifting or lightening the base. Formulated with keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract, the Espresso shade deposits ash-brown tone and radiant shine while remaining gentle on the hair shaft. It works on natural, highlighted, and color-treated textures and fades gradually over 6–8 shampoos, offering an easy at-home salon finish without harsh chemicals.

How does Espresso neutralize unwanted warmth in brown hair?

The Espresso toning pigments are designed to counteract red and orange undertones by depositing cool brown pigments onto the cuticle. Because it’s semi-permanent and applied without a developer, it tones surface color rather than altering your natural pigment, so results are visible immediately and wash out over time.

• Deposits ash-brown pigments to cancel red/orange brassiness
• Works on medium brown to darkest brown-black bases
• No lifting or lightening—safe for previously colored hair
• Gradual fade over about 6–8 shampoos for low-maintenance upkeep

What is the application process and how long will results last?

Application is simple: the product comes ready-to-use in a tube — no mixing or developer needed. Apply to dry hair roots-to-ends or only to mid-lengths and ends, leave on for up to 35 minutes, then rinse; color and shine typically persist for 6–8 shampoos depending on hair porosity and care routine.

• Apply from the tube directly to dry hair—no developer
• 35-minute processing time for full-tone refresh
• Targets cuticle layer—no chemical change to hair structure
• Fades evenly without creating a harsh regrowth line

Is Madison Reed Color Reviving Gloss safe for my hair and scalp?

This gloss uses a smart 8-Free formula that avoids ammonia, parabens, PPD, phthalates, SLS, and other harsh ingredients, reducing exposure to common irritants. Because it deposits color on the cuticle rather than penetrating and permanently altering hair fibers, it won’t lift your natural pigment and is considered gentler than permanent dye.

• 8-Free formulation—no ammonia, parabens, PPD, SLS, titanium dioxide, etc.
• Formulated with keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract for conditioning
• Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free and made in Italy
• Not intended for gray coverage—best for tonal refreshes

Who is this for? If you have medium brown to darkest brown-black hair and want to reduce warm, brassy tones while adding a cool, glossy finish—without a permanent re-dye—this product is designed for you. It’s ideal for people who color at home or visit salons and want an easy, low-commitment boost between permanent color services. Avoid using it when you need gray coverage; instead, reach for a permanent formula for that purpose.

Ingredients

Water, Propylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butylene Glycol, Phosphoric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Fragrance, Dipotassium Phosphate, Basic Yellow 57, Basic Blue 99, Basic Red 76, Basic Brown 16, Acid Violet 43