Allergen & irritant analysis
12 flaggedThis hair spray from Garnier lists 34 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 11 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 10 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, benzyl cinnamate, and more). 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
- Hexyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl cinnamateKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CoumarinKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
- 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.
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
- 1NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
34INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, glucose, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, sorbitol, benzyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide, caprylyl glycol, parfum, pectin, pyrus malus fruit extract, propylene glycol, carrageenan, cocos nucifera fruit juice, sucrose, niacinamide, pyridoxine hcl, hexyl cinnamal, citric acid, linalool, saccharum officinarum extract, benzyl salicylate, benzyl cinnamate, coumarin, limonene, geraniol, hydroxypropyltrimonium lemon protein, citronellol, citrus limon fruit extract, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, potassium sorbate
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fructis Curl Refresher Spray contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 10 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, benzyl cinnamate, coumarin, limonene, geraniol, citronellol, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Fructis Curl Refresher Spray with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Fructis Curl Refresher Spray paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Fructis Curl Refresher Spray'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 Curl Refresher Spray suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Fructis Curl Refresher Spray contains 11 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 Curl Refresher Spray against your own profile.

