PATTERN Leave-In Conditioner
by PATTERN · hair_care
Editor's Take
A lipid-heavy leave-in anchored by Keravis protein and ten oils, but the fragrance allergen load and EU-banned Lilial undercut the clean-beauty positioning.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.2 / 10
- Modern Tech: 6.8 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 5.7 / 10
- Sustainability: 7.0 / 10
The Verdict
This formula delivers on slip and moisture with a thoughtfully built oil blend and proven anti-breakage protein technology. The cationic emulsion base provides immediate detangling, while Jojoba, Avocado, and Castor oils layer in long-term softness. The Keravis system is a legitimate strengthening active, not filler. But the fragrance package is a problem: nine disclosed allergens plus Lilial, which has been banned in the EU since 2022 for reproductive toxicity concerns. For a product marketed toward conscious consumers, that's a meaningful gap. Worth it for the lipid density and protein support if fragrance sensitivity isn't a concern; skip it if you're avoiding allergens or expect stricter clean formulation.
Full INCI list
Aqua (Water, Eau), Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimoniuam Methosulfate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Biotin, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Mel (Honey, Miel), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trideceth-3, Trideceth-15, Cetrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Parfum (Fragrance), PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Glycerin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Acetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal