Elixir Ultime Refillable Hydrating Hair Oil
A luxury hair oil designed to add shine, softness, smoothness, and nourishment while helping reduce frizz.
A premium finishing oil for people who want glossy, polished hair and a more elevated salon-style shine product.
Elixir Ultime has been one of Kérastase's bestselling products for years — the multi-oil formula and the recognizable gold packaging carry significant brand identity. People buy it for the salon-shine promise and because it genuinely delivers on gloss and softness in a way that cheaper hair oils do not always replicate.
As a finishing step — after styling on dry hair for a gloss boost, or on damp hair before blow-drying for heat protection and shine enhancement. Always applied mid-length to ends; never on the roots.
People with normal to thick hair who want a luxury hair oil that does what it promises — shine, softness, and frizz control — without the heaviness of butters. Also ideal for blow-dry lovers who want that bouncy, glossy salon finish at home.
On very fine hair or already-oily hair — too much oil on fine hair causes it to look flat and greasy rather than glossy and polished. Less is always more.
If hair starts feeling coated or product-saturated, do a clarifying shampoo wash and reset the routine. Elixir Ultime is best used as a finishing step, not layered on top of other oils.
- The Elixir Ultime shampoo and conditioner for a fully coordinated high-shine system
- Used as a pre-blow-dry step before the Gloss Absolu Anti-Frizz Spray for layered shine and frizz control
- The Kérastase Genesis Serum Fortifiant on the scalp before applying Elixir Ultime to the lengths for a complete root-to-tip treatment
Best For
- Shine
- Softness
- Frizz control
- Dry lengths
- Polished finishing
- Luxury hair routines
How to Use
Apply a few drops through lengths and ends on damp or dry hair as a finishing or styling step. Avoid the roots.
Key Ingredients
Camellia oil penetrates the hair cuticle and skin surface with a silky, lightweight texture that adds shine, smooths the cuticle, and provides emollient nourishment without the heaviness of oils like coconut or castor. Its high oleic acid content (80–86%) allows deep penetration into dry hair fibres, while its polyphenol content adds mild antioxidant support. On skin, it softens and conditions without a greasy after-feel. In hair products, it is particularly prized for the mirror-like gloss effect it creates on the cuticle.
Argan oil softens and nourishes dry skin by replenishing the lipid barrier with skin-compatible fatty acids. Its oleic acid content penetrates the skin for deep emollience, while linoleic acid reinforces the barrier lipid structure. The natural vitamin E content adds antioxidant co-protection. On hair, it smooths the cuticle, reduces frizz, and adds shine without synthetic silicone residue.
Fragrance has no skincare function — it is added purely for sensory appeal and brand experience. Some fragrant ingredients (like linalool, limonene, and eugenol) are known sensitizers that can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals over repeated exposure.
Ingredients to Note
May be a concern for some skin types. Tap to learn more.
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About This Product
Kérastase Elixir Ultime is one of the brand's most iconic products — a multi-oil blend that has been refined and expanded over the years, now offered in a refillable bottle as part of Kérastase's sustainability initiatives. The formula combines plant-derived oils — including camellia oil — with lightweight conditioning agents to deliver a polished, salon-quality finishing effect on hair without the heaviness of traditional hair butters or thick masks. It adds shine, smooths the cuticle, reduces frizz, and improves the hair's overall tactile quality. The refillable format is a meaningful sustainability step for a premium brand and is being positioned alongside growing consumer interest in eco-conscious luxury. The Elixir Ultime range spans multiple formats (oil, balm, shampoo, conditioner), allowing the same high-shine philosophy to be applied across the full haircare routine.