Allergen & irritant analysis
5 flaggedThis hair mask from Garnier lists 28 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, eugenol, coumarin, benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- EugenolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CoumarinKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
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
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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 3Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 4Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
28INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cetearyl alcohol, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, isopropyl myristate, cetyl esters, helianthus annuus seed oil, musa paradisiaca fruit juice, glycine soja oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, glycerin, glyceryl linoleate, glyceryl linolenate, glyceryl oleate, ascorbyl glucoside, caprylyl glycol, citric acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid, tocopherol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, salicylic acid, caramel, linalool, eugenol, coumarin, benzyl alcohol, parfum
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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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fructis Banana Hair Food Mask contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, eugenol, coumarin, benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Fructis Banana Hair Food Mask with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Fructis Banana Hair Food Mask paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Fructis Banana Hair Food Mask'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 Fructis Banana Hair Food Mask suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Fructis Banana Hair Food Mask contains 5 flagged allergens and 0 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 Fructis Banana Hair Food Mask against your own profile.

