kerastase Laque Couture Medium Hold
kerastase Kerastase Laque Couture Medium Hold lists 17 ingredients on its label, 15 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.
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Uses denatured alcohol and propellants with copolymers for hold. Contains multiple EU-labeled allergens and benzyl salicylate; sensitive skin may react. Offers quick-dry, light hold for oily hair or lightweight styling. Formulator note: High alcohol and volatile silicones ensure duration but may cause dryness.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Alcohol DenatAqua/Water
- PROPELLANT
- Hydrofluorocarbon 152AButane
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- PERFUMING
- Benzyl Salicylate
- DEODORANT
- Limonene
- PRESERVATIVE
- Benzyl Alcohol
Other ingredients
Va/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate CopolymerPEG/PPG-4/12 DimethiconeLinaloolCitronellolGeraniolHexyl CinnamalHydroxycitronellalAlpha-Isomethyl IononeParfum/Fragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydrofluorocarbon 152A | PROPELLANT | — | Green |
| Butane | PROPELLANT | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Va/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aqua/Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| PEG/PPG-4/12 Dimethicone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Hydrofluorocarbon 152A
- Aerosol propellant for spray packaging; high GWP, being phased out; not for oral or ocular use
- Butane
- Butane propellant; highly flammable, volatile; requires pressure vessel compliance.
- Va/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Aqua/Water
- Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- PEG/PPG-4/12 Dimethicone
- Not decoded yet
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- 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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