Garnier Fructis Hair Food Smoothing Macadamia Shampoo For Unruly Hair 350ml
Shampoo

Garnier Fructis Hair Food Smoothing Macadamia Shampoo For Unruly Hair 350ml

Garnier
35Ingredients
0EU Banned
10Caution
1.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
1.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
High Allergens8 fragrance allergens
51% 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.

SODIUM CHLORIDE
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
SALICYLIC ACID
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
LINALOOL
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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 5.5 — Suboptimal
5.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.5
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.5: optimal range (5–7)
Salicylic Acid at pH 5.5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
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
Sulfate-FreeContains sulfates
Contains sulfate surfactants
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

51% natural26% synthetic
18 natural 8 unknown 9 synthetic

Based on 35 ingredients analyzed. 51% natural, 23% unknown and 26% synthetic.

Surfactants3 surfactants
Surfactant typeHarsh (SLS/ALS)
Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance8:COCOS NUCIFERA OIL, TRIETHYL CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, LINALOOL, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, BENZYL CINNAMATE, PARFUM
type of chemical entity7:SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, GERANIOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE
perfuming4:COCOS NUCIFERA OIL, GLYCERYL OLEATE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, PARFUM

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

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