Garnier Ultimate Blends Rice Water and Starch Infusion Shampoo
Shampoo

Garnier Ultimate Blends Rice Water and Starch Infusion Shampoo

Garnier
13Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
69% Natural23% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
ALS (Surfactant)GOODSaltEXCELLENTCoco Betaine (Mild Surfactant)MODERATESORBITOLEXCELLENTSACCHAROMYCES/RICE FERMENT FILTRATEGOODTriethyl Citrate (Solvent)EXCELLENT

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.0 — Ineffective
6.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.0
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

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

Composition

69% natural23% synthetic
9 natural 1 unknown 3 synthetic

Based on 13 ingredients analyzed. 69% natural, 8% unknown and 23% synthetic.

Surfactants2 surfactants
Surfactant typeHarsh (SLS/ALS)
Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance1 essential oil

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance5:SORBITOL, TRIETHYL CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, BENZOIC ACID, LINALOOL
skin conditioning4:SORBITOL, SACCHAROMYCES/RICE FERMENT FILTRATE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL
type of chemical entity3:SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CITRIC ACID

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Gel-like consistency that lathers into a rich foam on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish

Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands.