Allergen & irritant analysis
9 flaggedThis shampoo from Garnier lists 35 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 8 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, limonene, hexyl cinnamal, citronellol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Hexyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium lauryl sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- 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. Contains: added fragrance, SLS / SLES sulfates.
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
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 2BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 3NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
35INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium lauryl sulfate, glycol distearate, sodium chloride, amodimethicone, ppg-5-ceteth-20, parfum, citric acid, sodium benzoate, sodium hydroxide, coco-betaine, pyrus malus fruit extract, salicylic acid, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, trideceth-6, carbomer, linalool, niacinamide, pyridoxine hcl, limonene, hexyl cinnamal, cetrimonium chloride, saccharum officinarum extract, citronellol, 2-oleamido-1, 3-octadecanediol, pyrus malus fruit water, fumaric acid, hydroxypropyltrimonium lemon protein, phenoxyethanol, citrus limon peel extract, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, camellia sinensis leaf extract
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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 Grow Strong Fortifying Shampoo contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, limonene, hexyl cinnamal, citronellol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Grow Strong Fortifying Shampoo with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Grow Strong Fortifying Shampoo paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Grow Strong Fortifying 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 Grow Strong Fortifying Shampoo suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Grow Strong Fortifying Shampoo contains 8 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 Grow Strong Fortifying Shampoo against your own profile.

