Allergen & irritant analysis
9 flaggedThis shampoo from Garnier lists 28 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, limonene, citronellol, 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
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown 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.
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
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 2Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
Full Ingredient List
28INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, cocamide mea, glycerin, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycol distearate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, parfum, hexylene glycol, butyrospermum parkii butter, carbomer, peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, sodium chloride, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, arginine, coco-betaine, propylene glycol, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, citric acid, polyquaternium-7, sodium benzoate, salicylic acid, benzoic acid, linalool, limonene, citronellol, benzyl alcohol
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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 Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fructis Method For Curls Shampoo contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, limonene, citronellol, benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Fructis Method For Curls Shampoo with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Fructis Method For Curls Shampoo paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Fructis Method For Curls 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 Fructis Method For Curls Shampoo suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Fructis Method For Curls Shampoo contains 7 flagged allergens and 2 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 Method For Curls Shampoo against your own profile.

