Garnier Fructis Hair Drink Banana Ultra Nourishing Instant Lamellar Treatment 200ml (6.76floz)
Hair Treatment

Garnier Fructis Hair Drink Banana Ultra Nourishing Instant Lamellar Treatment 200ml (6.76floz)

Garnier
10Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.9/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.9/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
50% Natural40% 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.

POTASSIUM SORBATEMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
SODIUM BENZOATEMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on 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 4.3 — Effective
4.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.3
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.3: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
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
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

50% natural40% synthetic
5 natural 1 unknown 4 synthetic

Based on 10 ingredients analyzed. 50% natural, 10% unknown and 40% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance3:CETYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, COUMARIN
skin conditioning - emollient2:CETYL ALCOHOL, DICAPRYLYL ETHER
surfactant - cleansing2:CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Concentrated serum or cream — lightweight yet nutrient-dense
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish

Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.