Schwarzkopf Color Ultime 5.23 Charcoal Fuchsia Permanent Hair Dye — Fade-Resistant Diamond Shine

Schwarzkopf Color Ultime 5.23 Charcoal Fuchsia is a permanent at-home hair dye that delivers intense, long-lasting charcoal-fuchsia color with added shine and fade resistance.

This kit combines a richly pigmented color cream with Schwarzkopf’s Diamond Brilliance Serum and a UV filter to produce a glossy, multidimensional finish. Formulated for all hair textures, the permanent dye is designed to cover grays, maintain vivid tone for up to 10 weeks, and give a salon-inspired look from the comfort of home. The package includes everything needed for application: developer bottle, color cream, conditioner, gloves, and clear instructions.

How bold and long-lasting will the charcoal fuchsia shade appear?

The 5.23 Charcoal Fuchsia offers intense, faceted color that balances cool charcoal depth with bright fuchsia highlights for a multidimensional effect. It’s formulated to resist fading and retain visible vibrancy for up to 10 weeks under normal washing conditions.

• Permanent formula for sustained color payoff
• Diamond Brilliance Serum adds reflective shine to enhance tone
• UV filter helps guard pigment against premature dulling
• Visible color intensity recommended to last up to 10 weeks

Will this shade cover gray hair and work on different textures?

Yes — Color Ultime is designed to cover gray strands and deliver even results across straight, wavy, curly or coily hair. The creamy consistency promotes uniform application so pigment penetrates and coats each strand for reliable coverage.

• Permanent dye formulated for gray coverage
• Cream texture spreads easily for consistent results
• Suitable for relaxed, natural, and textured hair types
• Use two boxes for long or very thick hair to ensure full coverage

How should I choose the right level and get true-to-box results?

To achieve color accurate to the shade shown, pick a color at the level closest to your current hair shade and avoid jumping more than two levels lighter or darker. Matching your base level ensures the fuchsia and charcoal tones blend as intended and reduces unpredictable results.

• Choose a shade within two levels of your natural or current color
• Perform a strand test to preview the final tone before full application
• Follow timing instructions to avoid over-processing
• Deeply pigmented shades can behave differently on previously colored hair

What styling and aftercare tips help maintain shine and intensity?

Use the included post-color conditioner and switch to color-safe shampoos to preserve vibrancy and gloss. Limit exposure to harsh UV and frequent hot-water washes; cool rinses and heat protection help extend the look.

• Rinse with lukewarm or cool water to lock in pigment
• Use sulfate-free, color-protecting shampoo and conditioner
• Apply heat-protectant before styling with hot tools
• Refresh tone with color-depositing products if desired between touch-ups

Who is this for: Schwarzkopf Color Ultime 5.23 Charcoal Fuchsia is aimed at anyone seeking a vivid, fashion-forward permanent color with salon-like shine at home — from first-time at-home colorists to experienced users who want dramatic, fade-resistant results. It suits those with natural or previously colored hair who are comfortable following a boxed-dye process and want a multidimensional charcoal-fuchsia look that stands out.

Ingredients

Color Cream: Aqua (Water, Eau) · Cetearyl Alcohol · Ammonium Hydroxide · Glyceryl Stearate SE • Ceteareth-20. Octyldodecanol 1-Hydroxyethyl 4,5-Diamino Pyrazole Sulfate · Potassium Hydroxide · Sodium Laureth Sulfate · 1-Naphthol · Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate · Parfum (Fragrance) · Oleic Acid - Sodium Sulfite · Glycerin · Tetrasodium EDTA · Carbomer · Ascorbic Acid - Sodium Sulfate · Benzoic Acid. Developer Lotion: Aqua (Water, Eau) • Hydrogen Peroxide · Cetearyl Alcohol · PEG-40 Castor Oil · Disodium Pyrophosphate · Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate · Disodium EDTA · Sodium Benzoate Phosphoric Acid. Conditioning Treatment: Aqua (Water, Eau) · Cetearyl Alcohol · Quaternium-87 · Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine · Dimethicone · Citric Acid · Distearoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate · Isopropyl Myristate · Glycerin · Propylene Glycol · Phenoxyethanol · Parfum (Fragrance) · Sodium Methylparaben · Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil · Dimethiconol · Panthenol • Benzophenone-4 · Polyquaternium-10 · Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin · Maris Sal (Sea Salt) · Hydrolyzed Pearl · Hydrolyzed Keratin.