{"product_id":"ref-stockholm-shine-elixir","title":"REF Stockholm Shine Elixir","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA hair oil that adds intense shine without weight, and softness without residue — the two outcomes that most hair oils fail to deliver simultaneously. REF Stockholm Shine Elixir is part of the brand's premium Signature Collection, formulated around a luxury anhydrous oil base featuring Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Rosemary Extract, and a precision silicone system that delivers the kind of mirror-like, luminous shine that photographic lighting achieves — on any hair type, in 1–3 pumps. Lightweight enough for fine hair. Nourishing enough for thick, dry, or damaged hair. Equally at home on curly or straight, damp or dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Signature Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e Shine Elixir sits within REF Stockholm's Signature Collection — a premium tier within the brand's range featuring exclusive, high-performing formulas enriched with Camellia Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, and Peach Extract. The Signature Collection represents REF Stockholm's most luxurious expressions of their Nature + Science philosophy: carefully selected botanical ingredients at elevated concentrations, paired with professional-grade performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShine Elixir is an \u003cstrong\u003eanhydrous (water-free) hair oil\u003c\/strong\u003e — a pure oil and silicone formula with no aqueous phase. The absence of water means every ingredient is a functional active rather than a diluting carrier, delivering a higher concentration of shine, nourishment, and protective properties per pump than emulsion-based oils can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyclopentasiloxane\u003c\/strong\u003e is the primary carrier — a volatile cyclic silicone that distributes the oil complex evenly through the hair and then evaporates completely, leaving behind the shine and nourishing actives without any silicone residue. This is the mechanism behind the formula's characteristic \"feels like nothing, looks like everything\" finish: the carrier does its job and disappears, the shine and conditioning remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone\u003c\/strong\u003e is the formula's most distinctive ingredient — a phenyl-modified silicone that provides an exceptionally high refractive index. Where standard dimethicone produces a surface gloss, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone creates a deeper, more luminous shine by bending light at a different angle — closer to the natural shine of healthy, virgin hair than a simple silicone coating can produce. It also provides excellent thermal protection and cuticle-smoothing at the hair shaft level. \u003cstrong\u003eDimethiconol\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the complementary slip, frizz control, and lightweight surface conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamellia Japonica Seed Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e (Tsubaki Oil) is the botanical hero of the Signature Collection. Camellia Japonica is the Japanese Camellia flower — its seed oil has been central to Japanese hair care traditions for centuries, prized for its exceptionally high Oleic acid content (typically 80–85%), which gives it a remarkable affinity for the hair's own lipid structure. Camellia oil penetrates the hair shaft rather than sitting on the surface, restoring the lipid layer, improving elasticity, and delivering deep nourishment to dry, dehydrated, or damaged cuticles. Its molecular weight and fatty acid profile make it one of the most effective natural oils for damaged hair — conditioning the shaft from within while the silicone system addresses the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e provides additional lightweight emollient conditioning, rich in Linoleic acid (Omega-6). \u003cstrong\u003eSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e closely mimics the hair's natural sebum — absorbing without residue and adding elasticity and shine to ends. \u003cstrong\u003eRosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e is the formula's botanical care signature: stimulating to scalp circulation, antioxidant-protective at the hair shaft level, and contributing to the long-term health of the hair fibre with regular use. \u003cstrong\u003eChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e provides protein and amino acid reinforcement at the surface — REF Stockholm's consistent care botanical across the range. \u003cstrong\u003eTocopherol (Vitamin E)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate\u003c\/strong\u003e provide dual antioxidant protection, stabilising the oil formula and shielding the hair from environmental oxidative stress. \u003cstrong\u003eEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate\u003c\/strong\u003e provides UV protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe fragrance profile — a sophisticated blend of \u003cstrong\u003eAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone\u003c\/strong\u003e (violet-like floral), \u003cstrong\u003eCitral\u003c\/strong\u003e (bright citrus), and \u003cstrong\u003eLimonene\u003c\/strong\u003e (fresh citrus-lemon) — gives Shine Elixir a signature scent that multiple Swedish reviewers specifically call out: clean, fresh, and distinctly premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetro Vancouver note:\u003c\/em\u003e Urban UV exposure — including the diffuse UV that penetrates Metro Vancouver's frequent cloud cover year-round — drives incremental oxidative damage on the hair shaft. Shine Elixir's UV filter and dual antioxidant system provide passive daily protection during the post-styling period, making it particularly practical as a daily finishing oil for colour-treated or damaged hair worn outdoors in the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e All hair types and textures. Fine hair: 1 pump applied to dry lengths only. Medium hair: 1–2 pumps on damp or dry hair. Thick or coarse hair: 2–3 pumps from mid-lengths to ends. As a pre-styling treatment on damp hair for nourishment and blowout preparation, or as a finishing step on dry hair for shine, frizz control, and flyaway smoothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone\u003c\/strong\u003e — Phenyl-modified silicone with high refractive index; delivers deep, luminous shine that replicates the light response of healthy, virgin hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCyclopentasiloxane\u003c\/strong\u003e — Volatile cyclic silicone carrier; distributes the oil complex evenly then evaporates completely — no residue, no buildup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamellia Japonica Seed Oil (Tsubaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japanese Camellia seed oil, exceptionally high in Oleic acid; penetrates the hair shaft to restore the lipid layer, improve elasticity, and nourish dry, dehydrated, and damaged cuticles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sebum-mimicking emollient; adds elasticity and shine without residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e — Antioxidant botanical; stimulates scalp circulation and protects the hair fibre with regular use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e — Protein and amino acid support at the hair surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate\u003c\/strong\u003e — UV filter; protects the hair shaft from photo-oxidative damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply 1–3 pumps to damp or dry hair. Work from mid-lengths to ends. Do not apply to roots. For pre-styling nourishment: apply 1–2 pumps to towel-dried hair before blow-drying. For finishing and shine: apply 1 pump to dry, styled hair and smooth over lengths and ends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"REF Stockholm","offers":[{"title":"80ml","offer_id":49774561722608,"sku":"7350016780391","price":54.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1253\/1225\/files\/REFStockholmShineElixir.jpg?v=1779998774","url":"https:\/\/zennkai.com\/products\/ref-stockholm-shine-elixir","provider":"Zennkai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}