Whole Blends Color Care Shampoo With Argan Oil & Cranberry

Whole Blends Color Care Shampoo With Argan Oil & Cranberry

28ingredients
ShampooGarnier

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganCruelty-freeParaben-freeOil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

9 flagged

This shampoo from Garnier lists 28 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 8 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, linalool, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.

8 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Hexyl cinnamal · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Citronellol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Sodium laureth sulfate · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
  • Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
  • 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 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

HydratingBrighteningReduces irritationGood for oily skinReduces large poresScar healingBarrier repairAcne fightingRedness reducingDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 2
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.

Full Ingredient List

28

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium laureth sulfate, coco-betaine, glycol distearate, sodium chloride, dimethicone, parfum, citric acid, sodium benzoate, sodium hydroxide, hexylene glycol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, cocamide mipa, glycerin, salicylic acid, limonene, carbomer, ethylhexyl salicylate, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, linalool, hexyl cinnamal, benzophenone-4, argania spinosa kernel oil, vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, fumaric acid, potassium sorbate

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2sodium laureth sulfate7parfum16limonene20linalool21hexyl cinnamal26citronellol

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Whole Blends Color Care Shampoo With Argan Oil & Cranberry contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, linalool, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, citronellol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Whole Blends Color Care Shampoo With Argan Oil & Cranberry with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Whole Blends Color Care Shampoo With Argan Oil & Cranberry paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Whole Blends Color Care Shampoo With Argan Oil & Cranberry'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 Whole Blends Color Care Shampoo With Argan Oil & Cranberry suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Whole Blends Color Care Shampoo With Argan Oil & Cranberry contains 8 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 Whole Blends Color Care Shampoo With Argan Oil & Cranberry against your own profile.