Allergen & irritant analysis
7 flaggedThis shampoo from Garnier lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol, limonene). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- 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
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
Full Ingredient List
23INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, triethyl citrate, citric acid, sodium chloride, parfum, sodium benzoate, sodium hydroxide, laureth-5 carboxylic acid, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, propylene glycol, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, mel, polyquaternium-7, glycerin, benzyl alcohol, limonene, caramel, mel extract, rose extract, potassium sorbate
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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 DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Does Whole Blends Honey Water Moisture Restoring Shampoo contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol, limonene. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Whole Blends Honey Water Moisture Restoring Shampoo with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Whole Blends Honey Water Moisture Restoring Shampoo paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Whole Blends Honey Water Moisture Restoring 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 Whole Blends Honey Water Moisture Restoring Shampoo suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Whole Blends Honey Water Moisture Restoring Shampoo contains 6 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 Honey Water Moisture Restoring Shampoo against your own profile.

