Crème De Jour Fondamentale

Daily leave-in that moisturises, reduces frizz, and doubles as heat protection

✓CGM ApprovedCurl ManifestoProtein-FreeStep: Leave-In

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Kérastase

Kérastase UK

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Our Take

A multi-tasking daily leave-in cream that hydrates, reduces frizz, and provides heat protection in one step — useful for curlies who diffuse regularly. Fully silicone-free and confirmed CGM-approved, which puts it in a different category from much of the Curl Manifesto range. Ultra-lightweight for a cream, meaning it will not flatten finer curl patterns. Works well as the first styling step before a gel or cast-forming product, and is one of the top-selling products in the range for good reason. Protein-free.

Who is this for?

Our assessment — not the brand's claim

Curl Pattern

Porosity

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Free From

✓ Sulphate-Free✓ Silicone-Free✓ Paraben-Free

Ingredients at a Glance

Water

Solvent

Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.

Glycerin

Humectant

Powerful humectant that draws moisture into the hair shaft.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emollient and emulsifier. CGM-approved, not a drying alcohol.

Sunflower Seed Oil

Oil

Lightweight oil rich in vitamin E and oleic acid.

Hydroxypropyl Guar

Conditioning Agent

A modified guar gum used specifically as a hair conditioning agent. Provides detangling sl…

Free From

✓ Sulphate-Free✓ Silicone-Free✓ Protein-Free✓ Paraben-Free✓ Alcohol-Free

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How to Use

Apply to clean, damp hair from mid-lengths to ends. Do not rinse. Distribute evenly and style as usual. Use on every wash day as the first step in your styling routine before gel or cream stylers. Doubles as light heat protection if you diffuse.