Allergen & irritant analysis
7 flaggedThis styling from Garnier lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, amyl cinnamal). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Hexyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Amyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Amyl Cinnamaldehyde
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
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
Full Ingredient List
20INCI (full list, INCI order): water, pvp, propylene glycol, alcohol denat., oleth-20, phenoxyethanol, triethanolamine, carbomer, parfum, polyquaternium-11, peg/ppg-22/24 dimethicone, ethylhexylglycerin, pentasodium pentetate, limonene, benzophenone-4, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, peg-70 mango glycerides, butyrospermum parkii butter, amyl cinnamal
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fructis Curl Scrunch Extra Strong Hold Controlling Gel contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, amyl cinnamal. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Fructis Curl Scrunch Extra Strong Hold Controlling Gel with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Fructis Curl Scrunch Extra Strong Hold Controlling Gel paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Fructis Curl Scrunch Extra Strong Hold Controlling Gel'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 Scrunch Extra Strong Hold Controlling Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Fructis Curl Scrunch Extra Strong Hold Controlling Gel contains 6 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 Scrunch Extra Strong Hold Controlling Gel against your own profile.

