kerastase Genesis Masque Reconstituant
kerastase Kerastase Genesis Masque Reconstituant lists 27 ingredients on its label, 25 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Amodimethicone
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Cetyl Esters
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Trideceth-6
- Phenoxyethanol
- Limonene
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Linalool
- Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Coumarin
- Glycerin
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract/Ginger Root Extract
- Citral
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Citronellol
- Xylitylglucoside
- Anhydroxylitol
- Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
- Xylitol
- Citric Acid
- Xanthan Gum
- Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
- Parfum/Fragrance
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-based hair mask using Cetearyl Alcohol and Behentrimonium Chloride for film formation, with Amodimethicone for anti-static conditioning. Includes Chlorhexidine and preservatives. Ideal for damaged hair repair. Formulator note: Chlorhexidine usage in haircare is rare, requiring strict dosage control to avoid resistance concerns; cationic system is sensitive to water hardness.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl Esters
- ANTISTATIC
- AmodimethiconeBehentrimonium Chloride
- ANTIFOAMING
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- DEODORANT
- Limonene
Other ingredients
Trideceth-6Cetrimonium ChlorideLinaloolChlorhexidine DihydrochlorideBenzyl SalicylateCoumarinGlycerinZingiber Officinale Root Extract/Ginger Root ExtractCitralBenzyl AlcoholCitronellolXylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitolLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture ExtractXylitolCitric AcidXanthan GumDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide DiacetateParfum/Fragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Amodimethicone | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cetyl Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Trideceth-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ORAL CARE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/42 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zingiber Officinale Root Extract/Ginger Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Xylitylglucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Anhydroxylitol | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Xylitol | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, FLAVOURING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Amodimethicone
- Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.
- Cetyl Esters
- Blended cetyl esters used as emollient skin conditioning agents to provide softness and occlusion.
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- Trideceth-6
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
- Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, potent antimicrobial; resistance concerns, restricted to oral care
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract/Ginger Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Xylitylglucoside
- Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.
- Anhydroxylitol
- Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.
- Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
- Leontopodium alpinum callus extract; antioxidant, high batch-to-batch variability
- Xylitol
- Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
- Dipeptide skin conditioner for moisturizing and repair; low concentration, minimal irritation or comedogenic risk.
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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