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Garnier

garnier

Shampoo Alcohol-free Contains fragrance Contains colorants
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Moderate

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Expert note

Fair choice for Curly, Damaged, Dry, Dandruff hair. Some good ingredients present, but watch for potential buildup or irritation.

garnier by Garnier — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum/Fragrance, Salicylic Acid, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract/Apple Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract/Sugarcane Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract/Lemon Fruit Extract, Aqua/Water/Eau, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Polyquaternium 10, Hexylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine HCl, Green Tea Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Key Ingredients

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Milder surfactant but can still be drying

Sodium Chloride

Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts

Citric Acid

pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative, generally safe in low amounts

Sodium Hydroxide

pH adjuster, used in small amounts

Parfum/Fragrance

Adds scent but may cause irritation

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Sodium Laureth Sulfate Milder surfactant but can still be drying Moderate
Sodium Chloride Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts Moderate
Citric Acid pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, generally safe in low amounts Moderate
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster, used in small amounts Moderate
Parfum/Fragrance Adds scent but may cause irritation Moderate
Salicylic Acid Exfoliates scalp, treats dandruff Moderate
Linalool Fragrance component, potential allergen Moderate
Hexyl Cinnamal Jasmine-scented fragrance, may cause allergic reactions Moderate
Phenoxyethanol Common preservative, generally safe in cosmetic amounts Moderate
Potassium Sorbate Natural preservative, generally safe Moderate
Caprylyl Glycol Preservative and skin conditioning agent Moderate
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract/Apple Fruit Extract Contains antioxidants and vitamins, offers mild conditioning benefits Moderate
Saccharum Officinarum Extract/Sugarcane Extract Natural source of glycolic acid, mildly exfoliates and hydrates Moderate
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract/Lemon Fruit Extract Astringent properties, can clarify but may dry hair Moderate
Aqua/Water/Eau Universal solvent, hydrates and dissolves other ingredients Good
Coco-Betaine Mild surfactant that cleanses without stripping oils Good
Glycerin Humectant, attracts moisture Good
Polyquaternium 10 Improves hair texture and reduces frizz Good
Hexylene Glycol Solvent that can enhance penetration of other ingredients Good
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Soothes scalp and conditions hair, providing moisture Good
Niacinamide Vitamin B3, improves scalp health Good
Pyridoxine HCl Vitamin B6 derivative that supports scalp health and hair growth Good
Green Tea Extract Antioxidant, promotes healthy hair Good
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Natural preservative with moisturizing properties Good
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Emollient that adds moisture and shine to hair Good

Safety & Allergens

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.

Summary

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.

Refreshing cleanse with balanced oil control Light fragrance in formula Sensitive scalps: monitor
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