Allergen & irritant analysis
6 flaggedThis hair serum from Garnier lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol, coumarin, limonene, benzyl salicylate). 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
- CoumarinKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
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): propylene glycol, water, dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, glycerin, isododecane, dimethiconol, amodimethicone, phenoxyethanol, trideceth-5, parfum, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, trideceth-10, mel, caramel, acetic acid, benzyl alcohol, coumarin, limonene, benzyl salicylate
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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 DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hair Honey Repairing Serum contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol, coumarin, limonene, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Hair Honey Repairing Serum with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Hair Honey Repairing Serum paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Hair Honey Repairing Serum'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 Hair Honey Repairing Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Hair Honey Repairing Serum contains 6 flagged allergens and 0 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 Hair Honey Repairing Serum against your own profile.

