kerastase Elixir Ultime Le Masque
kerastase Kerastase Elixir Ultime Le Masque lists 26 ingredients on its label, 20 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
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glycerin
- Quaternium-87
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Cetyl Esters
- Propylene Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Mica
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Zea Mays / Corn Germ Oil
- Argania Spinosa Oil/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
- Pentaclethra Macroloba Oil/Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
- Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
- Linalool
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Limonene
- Citric Acid
- Caramel
- Ci 19140/Yellow 5
- Ci 17200/Red 33
- Parfum/Fragrance
Highlights
Contains mineral oilContains alcoholContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Occlusive base of hydrogenated polyisobutene and cetyl esters, enriched with corn, argan, and camellia oils. Cationic agents aid conditioning. Ideal for dry, damaged hair masks. Formulator's note: Heavy occlusive system balanced with volatile alcohols for slip, ensuring rich nourishment without excessive weight, while managing silicone buildup.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated PolyisobuteneCetyl Esters
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
Other ingredients
Quaternium-87HydroxyethylcelluloseMicaIsopropyl AlcoholCaprylyl GlycolZea Mays / Corn Germ OilArgania Spinosa Oil/Argania Spinosa Kernel OilCamellia Oleifera Seed OilPentaclethra Macroloba Oil/Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed OilCi 77891/Titanium DioxideLinaloolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeLimoneneCitric AcidCaramelCi 19140/Yellow 5Ci 17200/Red 33Parfum/Fragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water | 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 |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Quaternium-87 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cetyl Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zea Mays / Corn Germ Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Argania Spinosa Oil/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentaclethra Macroloba Oil/Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide | 着色剂,紫外线过滤器 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Caramel | COLORANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 IV/146 | — | Yellow |
| Ci 19140/Yellow 5 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 17200/Red 33 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water
- Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Quaternium-87
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.
- 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.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Zea Mays / Corn Germ Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Argania Spinosa Oil/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
- Camellia seed oil rich in oleic acid and antioxidants for moisturizing; low allergen risk
- Pentaclethra Macroloba Oil/Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
- Inorganic physical sunscreen and white colorant; large particles and inert; may look chalky at high levels.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Caramel
- Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.
- Ci 19140/Yellow 5
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 17200/Red 33
- Not decoded yet
- 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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