kerastase Laque Noire Extra Strong Hold
kerastase Kerastase Laque Noire Extra Strong Hold lists 15 ingredients on its label, 13 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 A classic aerosol strong-hold hairspray: denatured alcohol as solvent, dimethyl ether as propellant, and a dual-resin system of VA/crotonates copolymer plus an amphoteric acrylates copolymer for firm, humidity-resistant hold. Aminomethyl propanol neutralizes the resins for clarity. The remainder is largely fragrance with numerous EU-listed allergens. Waterless so preservative-free, but the heavy fragrance load and inhalation exposure merit attention.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- PROPELLANT
- Dimethyl Ether
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- PERFUMING
- Benzyl Salicylate
- DEODORANT
- LimoneneLinalool
- PRESERVATIVE
- Benzyl Alcohol
- PERFUMING · 限制 III
- Citronellol
Other ingredients
Va/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate CopolymerOctylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate CopolymerGeraniolHexyl CinnamalHydroxycitronellalAlpha-Isomethyl IononeParfum/Fragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 | Yellow |
| Dimethyl Ether | PROPELLANT, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Va/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 | Green |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 | Yellow |
| 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 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 | 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 | Yellow |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Dimethyl Ether
- Dimethyl Ether, propellant and solvent; volatile, used in sprays, note storage safety and regulations
- Va/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
- Not decoded yet
- 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.
- 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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