Fondant Hydratation Essentielle

Lightweight rinse-out conditioner — moisture without the weight

~CGM ModifiedCurl ManifestoProtein-FreeStep: Condition

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Kérastase

Kérastase UK

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Our Take

A lightweight rinse-out conditioner designed for curly and very curly hair that needs moisture without being dragged down. Detangles gently and adds bounce — one of the best-sellers in the Curl Manifesto range. Notably lighter than the Masque, making it the better daily-use choice. Contains amodimethicone, which contributes to its smoothing performance but puts it outside strict CGM guidelines; plan in a clarifying shampoo every few weeks if using regularly. Protein-free.

Who is this for?

Our assessment — not the brand's claim

Curl Pattern

Porosity

LowNormalHigh

Free From

✓ Sulphate-Free✓ Paraben-Free

Ingredients at a Glance

⚠ 2 CGM-Flagged Ingredients

Water

Solvent

Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty Alcohol

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

Behentrimonium Chloride

Conditioning Agent

Cationic conditioning agent that detangles and softens. CGM-approved.

Glycerin

Humectant

Powerful humectant that draws moisture into the hair shaft.

Amodimethicone

✕ Avoid

Conditioning Agent

A modified silicone that is substantive to damaged hair. Deposits selectively on areas of …

Free From

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

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How to Use

Apply to clean, towel-dried hair from mid-lengths to ends. Leave for 1–2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Use after every wash as your everyday conditioner. Swap in the Masque weekly for extra nourishment.