Garnier Fructis Hair Food 3-In-1 Smoothing Mask Cocoa Butter 400ml (13.5floz)
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Garnier Fructis Hair Food 3-In-1 Smoothing Mask Cocoa Butter 400ml (13.5floz)

Garnier
19Ingredients
0EU Banned
6Caution
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Mod. Allergens5 fragrance allergens
58% Natural26% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

SALICYLIC ACIDMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
LINALOOL
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products- 0.01% in rinse-off products
COUMARIN
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products- 0.01% in rinse-off products
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 3.8 — Suboptimal
3.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.8
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 3.8: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Glycolic Acid at pH 3.8: optimal range (3–4)
Salicylic Acid at pH 3.8: optimal range (3–4)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 3.8 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

58% natural26% synthetic
11 natural 3 unknown 5 synthetic

Based on 19 ingredients analyzed. 58% natural, 16% unknown and 26% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance2 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Variable — clay masks are thick and drying, sheet masks are wet and cooling, cream masks are rich and hydrating
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionSlow
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Variable — clay masks dry matte, hydrating masks leave dewy finish

Variable — clay tightens as it dries, hydrating masks feel cool and plumping.