Allergen & irritant analysis
9 flaggedThis shampoo from Garnier lists 31 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, linalool, butylphenyl methylpropional, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Butylphenyl methylpropionalKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Hexyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Sodium lauryl sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
- 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.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
31INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, cocamide mea, glycol distearate, sodium chloride, butyrospermum parkii butter, ppg-5-ceteth-20, argania spinosa kernel oil, fumaric acid, carbomer, glycerin, dimethicone, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sodium hydroxide, helianthus annuus seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, citric acid, persea gratissima oil, tocopherol, sodium benzoate, salicylic acid, ci 15985, ci 19140, parfum, linalool, butylphenyl methylpropional, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate
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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 DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Whole Blends Nourishing Shampoo contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, butylphenyl methylpropional, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Whole Blends Nourishing Shampoo with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Whole Blends Nourishing Shampoo paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Whole Blends Nourishing 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 Nourishing Shampoo suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Whole Blends Nourishing Shampoo 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 Nourishing Shampoo against your own profile.

