Allergen & irritant analysis
11 flaggedThis shampoo from Garnier lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 9 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 7 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Acrylates copolymerKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
- Hexyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
- Ammonium lauryl sulfateKnown sensitizer, similar to SLS, can be irritating for sensitive skin.
- 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
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
23INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, kaolin, sodium chloride, glycerin, ci 19140, ci 42090, sodium benzoate, sodium hydroxide, salicylic acid, limonene, benzoic acid, linalool, benzyl salicylate, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, acrylates copolymer, citric acid, citrus medica vulgaris fruit extract, hexylene glycol, 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 Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wahre Schätze Sanft Reinigendes Shampoo contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 7 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Wahre Schätze Sanft Reinigendes Shampoo with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Wahre Schätze Sanft Reinigendes Shampoo paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Wahre Schätze Sanft Reinigendes 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 Wahre Schätze Sanft Reinigendes Shampoo suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Wahre Schätze Sanft Reinigendes Shampoo contains 9 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 Wahre Schätze Sanft Reinigendes Shampoo against your own profile.

