Is Garnier Fructis Safe? Ingredient Analysis
L'Oreal
Garnier Fructis is one of the skincare products analyzed by Zerotox for L'Oreal. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Dilaurylthiodipropionate, Edta, Phenoxyethanol affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like PPG-1 Trideceth-6 and Phenoxyethanol, which raise concerns about potential irritation and synthetic additives. The presence of natural oils is noted but does not outweigh the synthetic components.
Main concern
PPG-1 Trideceth-6 is a synthetic surfactant that may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains Glycine Soja Oil, a natural oil that can provide moisture and nourishment to hair.
- Includes Hydrolyzed Proteins which can help strengthen hair structure and improve texture.
- Candelilla Wax serves as a natural thickener and emollient, enhancing product texture.
- Caprylyl Glycol is a moisturizing agent that can help maintain skin hydration.
Concerns
- PPG-1 Trideceth-6 is a synthetic surfactant that may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.
- Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
- Fragrance components like Linalool and Limonene can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
- EDTA is a chelating agent that, while effective, is synthetic and raises quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this skincare.
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Is Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing a base for other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: AQUA/WATER
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Is Glycine Soja Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycine Soja Oil is used here as natural_extract. Glycine soja oil is a natural oil that provides moisture and nourishment, beneficial for hair health.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: GLYCINE SOJA OIL/SOYBEAN OIL
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Is Candelilla Wax safe in this skincare?
Good
Candelilla Wax is used here as emulsifier. Candelilla wax acts as a natural thickener and emollient, improving the product's texture and application.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: CANDELILLA CERA/ CANDELILLA WAX
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Is Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil is used here as natural_extract. Sclerocarya birrea seed oil is rich in fatty acids, providing nourishment and moisture to hair.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: SCLEROCARYA BIRREA SEED OIL
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Is Stearyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Stearyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Stearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol that helps stabilize emulsions but can be derived from synthetic sources.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: STEARYL ALCOHOL
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Is Dilaurylthiodipropionate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Dilaurylthiodipropionate is used here as antioxidant. Dilaurylthiodipropionate is a synthetic antioxidant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the formulation.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: DILAURYLTHIODIPROPIONATE
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Is Edta safe in this skincare?
Bad
Edta is used here as chelating_agent. EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that can bind metal ions but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: EDTA
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: SODIUM BENZOATE
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Is Phenoxyethanol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Phenoxyethanol is used here as preservative. Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: PHENOXYETHANOL
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Is Linalool safe in this skincare?
Bad
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a fragrance component that can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: LINALOOL
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Is Coumarin safe in this skincare?
Bad
Coumarin is used here as fragrance. Coumarin is a fragrance component that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: COUMARIN
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Is Limonene safe in this skincare?
Bad
Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: LIMONENE
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is a synthetic blend that can cause irritation and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: PARFUM/FRAGRANCE
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4275520
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