Allergen & irritant analysis
10 flaggedThis conditioner from Garnier lists 28 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 9 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 9 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, geraniol, coumarin, limonene, 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
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CoumarinKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl cinnamateKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- 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
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 2CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
Full Ingredient List
28INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, macadamia integrifolia seed oil, glycine soja oil, helianthus annuus seed oil, cocos nucifera oil, sodium hydroxide, coco-caprylate/caprate, hydroxypropyl guar, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, caprylyl glycol, citric acid, tartaric acid, cetyl esters, salicylic acid, linalool, geraniol, coumarin, limonene, citronellol, benzyl alcohol, benzyl cinnamate, benzyl salicylate, parfum, ceramide ap
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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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fructis Smoothing Conditioner Macadamia Hair Food contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 9 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, geraniol, coumarin, limonene, citronellol, benzyl alcohol, benzyl cinnamate, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Fructis Smoothing Conditioner Macadamia Hair Food with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Fructis Smoothing Conditioner Macadamia Hair Food paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Fructis Smoothing Conditioner Macadamia Hair Food'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 Smoothing Conditioner Macadamia Hair Food suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Fructis Smoothing Conditioner Macadamia Hair Food contains 9 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 Smoothing Conditioner Macadamia Hair Food against your own profile.

