Ultimate Blends Nourishing Shampoo INCI List & Ingredients | Garnier

Allergen & irritant analysis

10 flagged

This shampoo from Garnier lists 19 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 8 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene, citronellol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.

8 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix II
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride · metal · mediumKnown allergen (metal): Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Benzyl alcohol · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Geraniol · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Geraniol
Limonene · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Limonene
Citronellol · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Citronellol
Ammonium lauryl sulfate · surfactantKnown sensitizer, similar to SLS, can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong 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 with metal allergy (nickel, cobalt, chromium)
People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
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.

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Benefits

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritationGood for oily skinReduces large poresDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium chloride, cocamidopropyl betaine, argania spinosa kernel oil, camellia oleifera seed oil, triethyl citrate, sodium hydroxide, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, citric acid, tocopherol, sodium benzoate, benzoic acid, linalool, geraniol, limonene, citronellol, benzyl alcohol, parfum

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4cocamidopropyl betaine14linalool 15geraniol 16limonene 17citronellol19parfum

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 Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ultimate Blends Nourishing Shampoo contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene, citronellol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Ultimate Blends Nourishing Shampoo with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Ultimate Blends Nourishing Shampoo paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Ultimate Blends Nourishing 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 Nourishing Shampoo suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Ultimate Blends Nourishing Shampoo contains 8 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 Ultimate Blends Nourishing Shampoo against your own profile.