Allergen & irritant analysis
4 flaggedThis shampoo from Nivea lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Decyl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
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
20INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, coco-glucoside, sodium chloride, citric acid, magnolia officinalis bark extract, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, hydrogenated lecithin, cocos nucifera fruit extract, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, glycerin, glyceryl oleate, dicaprylyl ether, glycol distearate, hydrogenated castor oil, sodium benzoate, benzoic acid, 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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hairmilk Shine contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Hairmilk Shine with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Hairmilk Shine paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Hairmilk Shine'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 Hairmilk Shine suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Hairmilk Shine contains 4 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 Hairmilk Shine against your own profile.

