Garnier
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Poor quality shampoo for Straight, Colored, Dry hair. Multiple concerning ingredients present - seek better options.
Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Conditioner by Garnier — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.
Garnier
Bad
1 scans
Expert note
Poor quality shampoo for Straight, Colored, Dry hair. Multiple concerning ingredients present - seek better options.
Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Conditioner by Garnier — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.
MEA, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Cocamide MIPA, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Sulfate, EDTA, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Fragrance, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Tocopherol
MEA
Potential irritant, avoid
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Milder surfactant but can still be drying
Sodium Chloride
Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative, generally safe in low amounts
Cocamide MIPA
Foaming agent that can cleanse but may leave residue
Citric Acid
pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant
| Ingredient | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MEA | Potential irritant, avoid | Bad |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | Milder surfactant but can still be drying | Moderate |
| Sodium Chloride | Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts | Moderate |
| Sodium Benzoate | Preservative, generally safe in low amounts | Moderate |
| Cocamide MIPA | Foaming agent that can cleanse but may leave residue | Moderate |
| Citric Acid | pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant | Moderate |
| Sodium Hydroxide | pH adjuster, used in small amounts | Moderate |
| Salicylic Acid | Exfoliates scalp, treats dandruff | Moderate |
| Limonene | Fragrance from citrus, may cause sensitivity in some | Moderate |
| Linalool | Fragrance component, potential allergen | Moderate |
| Benzyl Salicylate | Fragrance ingredient with potential for irritation in sensitive scalps | Moderate |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | Jasmine-scented fragrance, may cause allergic reactions | Moderate |
| Benzyl Alcohol | Preservative and solvent, may be drying in high amounts | Moderate |
| Benzyl Benzoate | Fragrance ingredient with potential for irritation | Moderate |
| Citronellol | Fragrance component with potential for irritation | Moderate |
| Acrylates Copolymer | Film former, provides hold | Moderate |
| Sodium Acetate | pH adjuster that stabilizes formula without direct hair benefits | Moderate |
| Sodium Citrate | pH adjuster that can help maintain hair color | Moderate |
| Sodium Xylenesulfonate | Enhances solubility of ingredients, may cause dryness if overused | Moderate |
| Sodium Phosphate | pH adjuster, generally neutral effect on hair | Moderate |
| Sodium Sulfate | Salt that can enhance viscosity but may cause dryness | Moderate |
| EDTA | Chelating agent, improves stability | Moderate |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | Chelating agent that helps stabilize and preserve the formulation | Moderate |
| Fragrance | Can cause allergies or irritation | Moderate |
| Water | Base solvent, neutral | Good |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Gentle cleanser, reduces irritation | Good |
| Glycol Distearate | Adds pearlescent appearance and improves texture | Good |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | Conditioning agent that reduces static and improves manageability | Good |
| Glycerin | Humectant, attracts moisture | Good |
| Tocopherol | Vitamin E, antioxidant protection | Good |
Fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, coumarin) may be present if fragrance is listed.
Colorants are aesthetic only — skip if you react to synthetic dyes.
Strong surfactants and fragrance can bother very sensitive scalps.
Patch test before full use if you have fragrance allergies or reactive skin.
Best suited for users seeking a clear, balanced cleanse. Effectively targets buildup while maintaining a light feel. Be mindful of surfactant strength and fragrance if you are sensitive.
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