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Garnier Fructis Style Curl Shaping Curl Defining Strong Gel

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Garnier Fructis

Style Curl Shaping Curl Defining Strong Gel

moisturizer · 250 ml · Skincare

Garnier Fructis Style Curl Shaping Curl Defining Strong Gel is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 20-ingredient list, with shea butter and vitamin E. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance and labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool, Amelia cinnamal).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

£12.99at Amazon UK

Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

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Key ingredients in Style Curl Shaping Curl Defining Strong Gel

  • Shea butter

    A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

20 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1454049 F16 Agua/Water/LaundryAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Pbp
  3. 3Propylene glycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  4. 4TriethanolamineTriethanolamine is a clear, thick, slightly alkaline liquid used mainly to adjust a…
  5. 5PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  6. 6Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylste CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  7. 7PEG-40 Hydrogenated Caster Oil
  8. 8Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
  9. 9Cocos Nuclear Fruit Juice/Coconut Fruit Juice
  10. 10EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  11. 11butyrospermum parkii butter/Shea butterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
  12. 12Lemonade
  13. 13Hexyl Cinnamon
  14. 14LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  15. 15Amelia cinnamalLabelled fragrance allergens
  16. 16Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  17. 17Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  18. 18Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  19. 19TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  20. 20F.I.L# T286564/2

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0603084260225, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#8)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLinalool (#14), Amelia cinnamal (#15)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Garnier Fructis Style Curl Shaping Curl Defining Strong Gel fragrance-free?

No. Garnier Fructis Style Curl Shaping Curl Defining Strong Gel contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 8 of 20).

Does Garnier Fructis Style Curl Shaping Curl Defining Strong Gel contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Garnier Fructis Style Curl Shaping Curl Defining Strong Gel pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin. Key ingredients: Shea butter and Vitamin E.

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.