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Garnier Fructis Cucumber Fresh Shampoo Purifying Hair Oily

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Garnier

Fructis Cucumber Fresh Shampoo Purifying Hair Oily

shampoo · 250 ml · Haircare

Garnier Fructis Cucumber Fresh Shampoo Purifying Hair Oily is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 23-ingredient list, with salicylic acid. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal) and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate).

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

£14.67at Amazon UK

Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 05:32 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

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Key ingredients in Fructis Cucumber Fresh Shampoo Purifying Hair Oily

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    Loosens flakes and build-up on the scalp.

Full ingredient list, decoded

23 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. 2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
  3. 3Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  4. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  5. 5Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  6. 6Ammonium HydroxideAmmonium Hydroxide is ammonia dissolved in water. Formulators use it mainly as a pH…
  7. 7Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract/Cucumber Fruit Extract
  8. 8CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
  9. 9PPG-5-Ceteth-20A mild cleansing agent and emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, that…
  10. 10PEG-55 Propylene Glycol OleateA nonionic surfactant, a cleansing molecule with no electrical charge, that helps oil…
  11. 11Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  12. 12Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  13. 13Coco - Betaine
  14. 14Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  15. 15Polyquaternium-10A plant-derived polymer, made from modified cellulose, that carries a positive charge…
  16. 16Hexylene GlycolHexylene Glycol is a clear, colorless liquid that mixes with both water and oil-loving…
  17. 17Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  18. 18Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  19. 19LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  20. 20Amyl CinnamalA synthetic scent chemical that gives products a soft, floral, jasmine-like smell. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
  22. 22Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  23. 23Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3600542543446, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#23)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLinalool (#19), Amyl Cinnamal (#20), Hexyl Cinnamal (#21), Benzyl Alcohol (#22)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Laureth 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 Fructis Cucumber Fresh Shampoo Purifying Hair Oily fragrance-free?

No. Garnier Fructis Cucumber Fresh Shampoo Purifying Hair Oily contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 23 of 23).

Does Garnier Fructis Cucumber Fresh Shampoo Purifying Hair Oily contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Garnier Fructis Cucumber Fresh Shampoo Purifying Hair Oily pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and fungal acne (malassezia). Key ingredients: Salicylic acid (BHA).

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