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Garnier Ultra Doux Shampoo

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Garnier

Ultra Doux Shampoo

shampoo · 300 ml · Haircare

Garnier Ultra Doux Shampoo is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 17-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol) and sulfates (Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate).

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

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Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Aqua/WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Ammonium Lauryl SulfateAmmonium lauryl sulfate is a surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt so…Sulfates
  3. 3Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  4. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  5. 5Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract/ Matricaria Flower ExtractA plant extract made from the flowers of German chamomile. It is mainly used to soothe…
  6. 6Mel/HoneyMel is the INCI name for honey, a sweet, sticky food made by bees from flower nectar.…
  7. 7Triethyl CitrateTriethyl Citrate is the ethyl ester of citric acid, a clear, oily liquid. It is mainly…
  8. 8Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  9. 9Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
  10. 10Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  11. 11MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
  12. 12Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  13. 13Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…
  14. 14CaramelCaramel is a brown colorant made by heating sugar. Its main job is to tint a formula,…
  15. 15LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  16. 16Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  17. 17Parfum / Fragrance. (F.I.L Z290768/1)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3600542525657, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum / Fragrance. (F.I.L Z290768/1) (#17)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLinalool (#15), Benzyl Alcohol (#16)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate (#2)
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 Ultra Doux Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Garnier Ultra Doux Shampoo contains Parfum / Fragrance. (F.I.L Z290768/1) (ingredient 17 of 17).

Does Garnier Ultra Doux Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Garnier Ultra Doux Shampoo pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy.

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