Croci GILL'S for golden coats, 200 ml is a shampoo for dogs and cats with golden colouring: yellow, light beige and beige. According to the description, the active ingredients bring out the beauty of a golden coat and increase the brightness and intensity of the colour. With regular use the coat regains its original shade and the brightness becomes more noticeable with every wash. Using it is simple: wet the coat with warm water, massage the shampoo in, work up a lather, leave briefly, rinse and dry well.
Ingredients
Deionised water, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, D-panthenol, glycol distearate, cocamide MEA, dihydrogenated tallow phthalic acid amide, polyquaternium-10, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, sodium chloride, fragrance, citric acid, methylchloroisothiazolinone, trehalose, disodium EDTA and Acid Yellow 11 colourant.
The cleansing base is sodium laureth sulfate with a mild amphoteric surfactant (hydroxysultaine). Panthenol and trehalose hold moisture, while polyquaternium-10 and guar condition the coat and ease brushing. The "colour brightness" comes from the yellow dye Acid Yellow 11, which gives the coat a warm tint, and with regular washing the effect becomes more visible.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | toning shampoo for golden coats |
| For | dogs and cats |
| Coat colours | yellow, light beige, beige |
| Care ingredients | panthenol, trehalose, polyquaternium-10, guar |
| Toning ingredient | Acid Yellow 11 |
| Effect | builds up with regular washing |
| Volume | 200 ml |
Pros
- Refreshes a golden coat. The yellow dye deepens the shade.
- Panthenol and trehalose. Hold moisture in the coat.
- Conditioning agents. Ease brushing after a wash.
- Mild secondary surfactant. Hydroxysultaine softens the cleansing base.
- Ingredients in order. Water comes first, so the list reads normally.
- For dogs and cats.
Cons and what to watch
- The "active ingredients" are a dye. The effect is cosmetic: the coat is tinted, not repigmented.
- Not for white coats. On white or very light fur the yellow dye can cause yellowing.
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone and fragrance. These may irritate sensitive skin.
- No contact time. It only says "briefly".
- Specifications missing on the card. Animal type and purpose are not filled in; the information is only in the description.
How to wash
Wet the coat with warm water. Massage the shampoo in with light movements, work up a lather and leave briefly, as the manufacturer advises. Then rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry the coat well. For an even tint, spread the shampoo over the whole coat rather than just certain areas. General bathing tips are in dog shampoo: how to choose and how to wash.
Why the colour fades
A golden coat bleaches in the sun, dulls from dirt and sebum, and fades during shedding when old hair is dying off. A toning shampoo refreshes the colour, but a healthy shine depends largely on diet and regular brushing. More in coat care for dogs at home and autumn shedding in dogs and cats.
If the coat is white
A white coat needs a shampoo that works the other way, removing yellowing rather than adding it. See, for example, Iv San Bernard Cristal Clean for white coats or the Azzurro colour enhancer.
The GILL'S range
The same range includes the GILL'S Mink Oil shampoo and conditioner for dry long coats and the absorbent GILL'S Wippy towel, which speeds up drying after a bath.
Before a show
Toning shampoos are often used before shows to make the colour look brighter. Wash the dog a day or two before the ring and test the result in advance: try the shampoo on one bath a couple of weeks before the show to make sure you like the shade.
Cats
According to the description the shampoo also suits golden and beige cats. Cats groom themselves, so a shampoo with dye and fragrance must be rinsed out especially thoroughly. Tips are in how to bathe a cat.
Storage
Keep the bottle closed at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Who it suits
GILL'S for golden coats suits dogs and cats with yellow, light beige and beige coats whose colour has faded, and owners preparing a pet for a show. Other products are in the shampoos and conditioners section and the dog shampoo collection.
Verdict
Croci GILL'S for golden coats is a toning shampoo with panthenol, trehalose and conditioning agents that refreshes golden and beige coats thanks to a yellow dye. The downsides are a purely cosmetic effect, possible yellowing on white fur, methylchloroisothiazolinone and fragrance, no stated contact time, and missing specifications on the card.
FAQ
Which coat colours is it for?
Yellow, light beige and beige.
How does it enhance the colour?
With the yellow dye Acid Yellow 11.
Can it be used on a white coat?
Better not, as the dye may cause yellowing.
How long should it stay on?
Briefly; no exact time is given.
When is the effect visible?
According to the description, brightness increases with every wash.
Can it be used on cats?
Yes, according to the description it is for dogs and cats.
What volume is it?
200 ml.
