Allergen & irritant analysis
8 flaggedThis shampoo from Aveeno lists 33 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 3 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol, limonene). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateCan be irritating for sensitive skin or at high concentrations, similar to other strong anionic detergents.
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
- Formic acidCorrosive and known skin irritant/sensitizer. Its use in cosmetics is severely restricted or prohibited due to safety concerns.
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
33INCI (full list, INCI order): colloidal oatmeal extract, water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycol distearate, sodium chloride, rubus villosus fruit extract, hydrolyzed quinoa, peg-7 amodimethicone, polyquaternium-22, polyquaternium-39, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, laureth-4, sodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate, linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, propylene glycol, glycerin, hexylene glycol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, formic acid, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate, tocopheryl acetate, disodium tetrapropenyl succinate, coconut acid, parfum, limonene
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Colour Protect+ Blackberry & Quinoa Shampoo contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol, limonene. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Colour Protect+ Blackberry & Quinoa Shampoo with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Colour Protect+ Blackberry & Quinoa Shampoo paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Colour Protect+ Blackberry & Quinoa Shampoo's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Colour Protect+ Blackberry & Quinoa Shampoo suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Colour Protect+ Blackberry & Quinoa Shampoo contains 5 flagged allergens and 3 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Colour Protect+ Blackberry & Quinoa Shampoo against your own profile.

