kerastase Elixir Ultime Le Fondant
kerastase Kerastase Elixir Ultime Le Fondant lists 28 ingredients on its label, 23 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
- Amodimethicone
- Glycerin
- Cetyl Esters
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
- Trideceth-6
- Phenoxyethanol
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Chlorhexidine Digluconate
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Linalool
- Limonene
- Citric Acid
- Citronellol
- Zea Mays / Corn Germ Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Geraniol
- Caramel
- Ci 19140/Yellow 5
- Ci 17200/Red 33
- Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
- Tocopherol
- Parfum/Fragrance
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcoholContains essential oils
Formulation view Oil-in-water emulsion with amodimethicone and cationic surfactants for hair conditioning. Glycerin hydrates, and plant oils like sweet almond and camellia add nutrition. Preserved with phenoxyethanol. Ideal for damaged or dry hair post-wash, adding shine. Formulators must manage cationic-anionic compatibility and ensure even silicone distribution.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl Esters
- ANTISTATIC
- Amodimethicone
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Cetrimonium ChloridePhenoxyethanol
- PERFUMING
- Benzyl Salicylate
Other ingredients
Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium MethosulfateTrideceth-6Hexyl CinnamalChlorhexidine DigluconateBenzyl AlcoholLinaloolLimoneneCitric AcidCitronellolZea Mays / Corn Germ OilArgania Spinosa Kernel OilCamellia Oleifera Seed OilCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideGeraniolCaramelCi 19140/Yellow 5Ci 17200/Red 33Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit ExtractTocopherolParfum/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 |
| Amodimethicone | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Trideceth-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chlorhexidine Digluconate | ANTIMICROBIAL, ORAL CARE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/42 | 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 |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Zea Mays / Corn Germ Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caramel | COLORANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 IV/146 | — | Yellow |
| Ci 19140/Yellow 5 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 17200/Red 33 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 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
- Amodimethicone
- Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cetyl Esters
- Blended cetyl esters used as emollient skin conditioning agents to provide softness and occlusion.
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
- Not decoded yet
- Trideceth-6
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Chlorhexidine Digluconate
- Antimicrobial agent often in oral care or antiseptics; residual odor noted; long-term use may cause resistance or sensitivity.
- 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
- 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
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Zea Mays / Corn Germ Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
- Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
- Camellia seed oil rich in oleic acid and antioxidants for moisturizing; low allergen risk
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- 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
- Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
- Amla fruit extract with antioxidants; humectant and conditioning, preserve freshness
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- 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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