Allergen & irritant analysis
6 flaggedThis conditioner from Garnier lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens 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, SLS / SLES sulfates 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
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
Key Ingredients
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
Full Ingredient List
23INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, glycine soja oil, helianthus annuus seed oil, punica granatum extract, cocos nucifera oil, citrullus lanatus fruit extract, coco-caprylate/caprate, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, caprylyl glycol, citric acid, tartaric acid, cetyl esters, 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 EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- 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 Watermelon Hair Food Plumping Conditioner 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 Watermelon Hair Food Plumping Conditioner with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Ultimate Blends Watermelon Hair Food Plumping Conditioner paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ultimate Blends Watermelon Hair Food Plumping Conditioner'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 Watermelon Hair Food Plumping Conditioner suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ultimate Blends Watermelon Hair Food Plumping Conditioner 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 Ultimate Blends Watermelon Hair Food Plumping Conditioner against your own profile.

