kerastase Reflection Bain Chromatique Gentle

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.

1. Aqua/Water
2. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
3. Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
4. Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
5. Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
6. Glycol Distearate
7. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
8. Glycereth-26
9. Sodium Citrate
10. Decyl Glucoside
11. Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
12. Coco-Betaine
13. PPG-5-Ceteth-20
14. Sodium Benzoate
15. Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
16. Sodium Chloride
17. Polyquaternium-7
18. Amodimethicone
19. Polyquaternium-10
20. Sodium Isethionate
21. PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
22. Propylene Glycol
23. Carbomer
24. Salicylic Acid
25. C11-15 Pareth-7
26. Benzoic Acid
27. Oryza Sativa Bran Oil / Rice Bran Oil
28. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
29. Laureth-9
30. Glycerin
31. Limonene
32. Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil
33. Tocopherol
34. Linalool
35. Trideceth-12
36. Hexyl Cinnamal
37. Benzyl Alcohol
38. Citronellol
39. C12-13 Pareth-23
40. C12-13 Pareth-3
41. Butylene Glycol
42. Geraniol
43. Zinc Gluconate
44. Phenoxyethanol
45. Sodium Acetate
46. Isopropyl Alcohol
47. Sorbic Acid
48. BHT
49. Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
50. Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
51. Sodium Hydroxide
52. Citric Acid
53. Parfum/Fragrance

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains alcohol

Formulation view Gentle shampoo using sodium coco isethionate and glucosides for low-irritation cleansing. Includes cationic polymers for shine and hydrolyzed proteins for nourishment. Best for damaged or treated hair. Formulator note: surfactant system prioritizes conditioning over stripping, suitable for frequent washing.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water

CLEANSING

Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateDisodium Laureth SulfosuccinateSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

ANTISTATIC

Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateCocamidopropyl Betaine

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glycol Distearate

HUMECTANT

Glycereth-26

Other ingredients

Sodium CitrateDecyl GlucosideHydrogenated Coconut AcidCoco-BetainePPG-5-Ceteth-20Sodium BenzoateDivinyldimethicone/Dimethicone CopolymerSodium ChloridePolyquaternium-7AmodimethiconePolyquaternium-10Sodium IsethionatePEG-55 Propylene Glycol OleatePropylene GlycolCarbomerSalicylic AcidC11-15 Pareth-7Benzoic AcidOryza Sativa Bran Oil / Rice Bran OilEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateLaureth-9GlycerinLimoneneGlycine Soja Oil / Soybean OilTocopherolLinaloolTrideceth-12Hexyl CinnamalBenzyl AlcoholCitronellolC12-13 Pareth-23C12-13 Pareth-3Butylene GlycolGeraniolZinc GluconatePhenoxyethanolSodium AcetateIsopropyl AlcoholSorbic AcidBHTLitchi Chinensis Pericarp ExtractCitrus Junos Fruit ExtractSodium HydroxideCitric AcidParfum/Fragrance

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water

Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Mild anionic surfactant, boosts foam/cleaning; low irritancy, common in wash formulations

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

Milder synthetic surfactant with good foam; lower irritation than SLS but still needs buffering; suitable for sensitive cleansers

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Glycol Distearate

Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Hydrogenated Coconut Acid

Hydrogenated saturated fatty acid for emulsification and skin conditioning; coconut-derived, low irritancy.

Coco-Betaine

Mild amphoteric cleanser, good foam; may precipitate with cationics, control dose for low irritation

PPG-5-Ceteth-20

Not decoded yet

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer

Silicone copolymer for slip and film; occlusive with smooth texture

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Polyquaternium-7

Not decoded yet

Amodimethicone

Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants

Polyquaternium-10

Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives

Sodium Isethionate

Mild surfactant with low foam but good cleaning; ideal for sensitive-skin cleansers.

PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate

Emollient/viscosity modifier for emulsions; contains PEG, monitor PEG-sensitive skin; adjust HLB for stability.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

C11-15 Pareth-7

Not decoded yet

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil / Rice Bran Oil

Rice bran oil with gamma-tocopherol and oryzanol; emollient antioxidant; patch-test for lipid sensitivity.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Laureth-9

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil

Base emollient with Omega-6 and 9, 1–5%; moderate comedogenicity, use cautiously for oily skin

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Trideceth-12

Not decoded yet

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

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%.

C12-13 Pareth-23

Not decoded yet

C12-13 Pareth-3

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Zinc Gluconate

Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Sodium Acetate

Sodium acetate buffer for pH adjustment; sometimes acts as mild fragrance, common in lotions and washes

Isopropyl Alcohol

Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract

Litchi pericarp extract, flavonoid-rich antioxidant; 0.1–1%, pairs well with metal chelators.

Citrus Junos Fruit Extract

Yuzu peel extract; provides antioxidants, low concentration reduces photosensitivity risk.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Parfum/Fragrance

Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.

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