Allergen & irritant analysis
8 flaggedThis shampoo from Garnier lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene, citral, and more). 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
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitralKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- 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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 3Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 4Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
27INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium lauryl sulfate, coco-glucoside, coco-betaine, punica granatum extract, cocos nucifera oil, citrullus lanatus fruit extract, glycerin, glyceryl oleate, triethyl citrate, lecithin, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, hydroxypropyl guar, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, citric acid, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, sodium benzoate, salicylic acid, linalool, geraniol, limonene, citral, benzyl alcohol, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- 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 Plumping Hair Food Watermelon Shampoo contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene, citral, benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Ultimate Blends Plumping Hair Food Watermelon Shampoo with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Ultimate Blends Plumping Hair Food Watermelon Shampoo paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ultimate Blends Plumping Hair Food Watermelon 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 Plumping Hair Food Watermelon Shampoo suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ultimate Blends Plumping Hair Food Watermelon Shampoo contains 7 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 Ultimate Blends Plumping Hair Food Watermelon Shampoo against your own profile.

