Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color permanent hair dye R2 Medium Intense Auburn — up to 8 weeks, nourishing fruit oil ampoule

Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color R2 Medium Intense Auburn is a permanent at-home hair dye that delivers bold, long-lasting auburn color while nourishing hair with a snap-and-pour fruit oil ampoule.

This at-home kit from Garnier is formulated to transform darker bases into rich, reflective tones and to lock in vibrant color for up to eight weeks. The formula combines a high-impact colorant with a unique five-fruit oil ampoule—avocado, olive, coconut, argan, and shea—that you add to the mix before application to help the color penetrate hair fibers and leave strands noticeably shinier and softer. The box includes everything needed for one full application: colorant, developer, oil ampoule, after-color conditioner, gloves, and clear instructions.

How does this formula help darker hair take intense auburn tones?

Nutrisse Ultra Color uses ColorBond Technology to help dye molecules reach and bind inside the hair fiber, which improves deposit on darker bases. The result is vivid auburn that reads intense and reflective rather than flat or brassy.

• ColorBond Technology boosts color penetration for deeper pigment payoff.
• Snap-and-pour oil ampoule nourishes fibers for smoother, shinier finish.
• Non-drip cream texture spreads evenly for consistent coverage.
• Can lift and deposit without needing professional lightening on many dark bases.

What’s in the kit and how simple is the application?

Each box contains the essential components to color short to medium-length hair in a single session: colorant tube, developer bottle, an oil ampoule, after-color conditioner, gloves, and instructions. Application is straightforward—mix, apply to dry hair, wait 30 minutes, rinse, and condition—making it suitable for first-time users and regular at-home touch-ups.

• Mix colorant, developer, and the oil ampoule before application.
• Apply to dry hair for 30 minutes for full development.
• Rinse thoroughly and use included conditioner to seal color and add softness.
• One box generally covers short to medium hair; two boxes recommended for thick or long hair (14+ inches).

Will this color last and how should I maintain the shade?

Garnier states the color can remain vibrant for up to eight weeks thanks to the formula that bonds pigment inside the strand and the nourishing oils that protect hair surface. To extend richness and shine, follow with color-safe shampoos and conditioners and limit excessive heat and sun exposure.

• Up to 8 weeks of color vibrancy under normal washing and styling routines.
• Use Garnier Fructis Color Shield Shampoo & Conditioner for maintenance.
• Avoid frequent hot styling and strong sun exposure to reduce fading.
• Touch-ups recommended for regrowth rather than full repeats to preserve depth.

Is Nutrisse Ultra Color vegan and suitable for cruelty-conscious shoppers?

Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color is formulated without animal-derived ingredients and is cruelty-free, aligning with consumers who prefer plant-based and ethically produced beauty products. The color range includes more than 60 shades to accommodate varied color goals and hair types.

• Vegan formulation—no animal-derived ingredients used.
• Cruelty-free: not tested on animals.
• Plant-derived oils nourish hair while adding shine.
• Wide shade selection for many color preferences and textures.

Who is this for? Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color R2 Medium Intense Auburn is aimed at people who want a dramatic, salon-style auburn from home with added hair nourishment. It’s a good fit for those with naturally darker hair seeking a rich red-brown transformation, shoppers who prefer cruelty-free and vegan products, and anyone who values an easy application plus built-in conditioning. Choose one box for short to medium hair; plan on two for long or densly textured hair to ensure full, even coverage.

Ingredients

COLORANT: 1126395 AQUA/WATER/EAU, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DECETH-3, LAURETH-12, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, OLETH-30, LAURIC ACID, HEXADIMETHRINE CHLORIDE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-22, ETHANOLAMINE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, CARBOMER, ASCORBIC ACID, VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL/GRAPE SEED OIL, CI 77891/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, M-AMINOPHENOL, TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, RESORCINOL, 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL, DIMETHICONE, THIOGLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL/SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) EXTRACT. F.I.L.# D178237/1 US PATENT: 5,690,696 FRUIT OIL CONCENTRATE: 1028840 PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM/MINERAL OIL/HUILE MINERALE, VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL/GRAPE SEED OIL, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, TOCOPHEROL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) EXTRACT. F.I.L.# D25829/5 RINSE-OUT CONDITIONER: 1100858 AQUA/WATER/EAU, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS OIL/PALM OIL, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PYRUS MALUS EXTRACT/APPLE FRUIT EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE HCL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER/SHEA BUTTER, CITRIC ACID, OLEA EUROPAEA OIL/OLIVE FRUIT OIL, SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM EXTRACT/SUGAR CANE E X TRACT/E X TRAIT DE CANNE A SUCRE, BENZ YL ALCOHOL, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL/AVOCADO OIL, RIBES NIGRUM OIL/BLACK CURRANT SEED OIL, LINALOOL, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM PEEL EXTRACT/LEMON PEEL EXTRACT, CI 19140/YELLOW 5, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CI 15985/YELLOW 6. F.I.L.# D174455/2 DEVELOPER: 4 37013 U AQUA /WATER/E AU, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CE TE ARYL ALCOHOL, TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA, CETEARETH-25, GLYCERIN, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, SODIUM STANNATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID. F.I.L.# D12850/19