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Karastase night serum

Kérastase

Karastase night serum

Serum Contains colorants
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Moderate

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Expert note

Moderate quality serum. Suitable for occasional use on Curly, Damaged, Dry, Dandruff hair, but consider alternatives for daily care.

Karastase night serum by Kérastase — a serum formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoalkane, Butylene Glycol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, C13-16 Isoalkane, Polyacrylamide, Laureth-7, Aqua/Water/Eau, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Ascorbyl Glucoside

Key Ingredients

Dimethicone

Common silicone providing smoothness and shine, may build up

Phenoxyethanol

Common preservative, generally safe in cosmetic amounts

C13-14 Isoalkane

Lightweight emollient providing slip, may cause buildup with frequent use

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, improves product texture

Linalool

Fragrance component, potential allergen

Hydroxycitronellal

Fragrance component that may cause sensitivity

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Dimethicone Common silicone providing smoothness and shine, may build up Moderate
Phenoxyethanol Common preservative, generally safe in cosmetic amounts Moderate
C13-14 Isoalkane Lightweight emollient providing slip, may cause buildup with frequent use Moderate
Butylene Glycol Humectant, improves product texture Moderate
Linalool Fragrance component, potential allergen Moderate
Hydroxycitronellal Fragrance component that may cause sensitivity Moderate
Benzyl Salicylate Fragrance ingredient with potential for irritation in sensitive scalps Moderate
Benzyl Alcohol Preservative and solvent, may be drying in high amounts Moderate
Hexyl Cinnamal Jasmine-scented fragrance, may cause allergic reactions Moderate
Citronellol Fragrance component with potential for irritation Moderate
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone Fragrance ingredient with no direct hair benefits Moderate
C13-16 Isoalkane Lightweight emollient providing slip and shine without greasiness Moderate
Polyacrylamide Film-forming agent that enhances texture and hold Moderate
Laureth-7 Mild surfactant that helps with emulsification Moderate
Aqua/Water/Eau Universal solvent, hydrates and dissolves other ingredients Good
Niacinamide Vitamin B3, improves scalp health Good
Glycerin Humectant, attracts moisture Good
Panthenol Pro-Vitamin B5, adds shine and moisture Good
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Strengthens and adds volume, helps retain moisture Good
Ascorbyl Glucoside Stable vitamin C derivative brightening and protecting hair Good

Safety & Allergens

Fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, coumarin) may be present if fragrance is listed.

Colorants are aesthetic only — skip if you react to synthetic dyes.

Strong surfactants and fragrance can bother very sensitive scalps.

Patch test before full use if you have fragrance allergies or reactive skin.

Summary

Best suited for users seeking a clear, balanced cleanse. Effectively targets buildup while maintaining a light feel. Be mindful of surfactant strength and fragrance if you are sensitive.

Refreshing cleanse with balanced oil control Light fragrance in formula Sensitive scalps: monitor
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