Allergen & irritant analysis
8 flaggedThis shampoo from Garnier lists 30 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 3 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, hexyl cinnamal, linalyl acetate, tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes). 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
- Hexyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
- Sodium lauryl sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- 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.
- Linalyl acetateKnown sensitizer, particularly when oxidized.
- Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenesKnown sensitizing fragrance ingredient.
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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
30INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium chloride, helianthus annuus seed oil, vitis vinifera, vitis vinifera seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis extract, carbomer, glyceryl oleate, glycol distearate, triethyl citrate, lecithin, sodium hydroxide, coco-betaine, coco-glucoside, hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, citric acid, lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamide, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, sorbic acid, sodium benzoate, ci 17200, linalool, linalyl acetate, tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, hexyl cinnamal, parfum
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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 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 Ultimate Blends Hydrating Restorative Shampoo contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, hexyl cinnamal, linalyl acetate, tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Ultimate Blends Hydrating Restorative Shampoo with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Ultimate Blends Hydrating Restorative Shampoo paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ultimate Blends Hydrating Restorative 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 Ultimate Blends Hydrating Restorative Shampoo suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ultimate Blends Hydrating Restorative Shampoo contains 5 flagged allergens and 3 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 Ultimate Blends Hydrating Restorative Shampoo against your own profile.

