Ultimate Blends Strengthening Shampoo Bar INCI List & Ingredients | Garnier

Allergen & irritant analysis

6 flagged

This shampoo from Garnier lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, coumarin, limonene, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

5 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Coumarin · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Benzyl salicylate · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
Sodium coco-sulfate · surfactantA strong anionic surfactant, similar to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), and can be irritating or sensitizing to skin and scalp for some individuals, especially at higher concentrations or with prolonged exposure.

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
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

HydratingBrighteningScar healingBarrier repair

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): sodium cocoyl isethionate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, sodium coco-sulfate, water, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, glycerin, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, parfum, caprylic/capric triglyceride, acacia decurrens flower cera, helianthus annuus seed cera, mel, cera alba, jojoba esters, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, polyglycerin-3, coumarin, limonene, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate

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8parfum17coumarin 18limonene20benzyl salicylate

Potential Concerns

May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ultimate Blends Strengthening Shampoo Bar contain fragrance allergens?

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

Is Ultimate Blends Strengthening Shampoo Bar paraben-free?

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

It depends on your specific triggers. Ultimate Blends Strengthening Shampoo Bar contains 5 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 Strengthening Shampoo Bar against your own profile.