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Garnier Ultimate Blends Coconut Milk & Macadamia Smoothing and Nourishing Vegan Shampoo

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Garnier

Ultimate Blends Coconut Milk & Macadamia Smoothing and Nourishing Vegan Shampoo

shampoo · 400 ml · Haircare

Garnier Ultimate Blends Coconut Milk & Macadamia Smoothing and Nourishing Vegan Shampoo is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 27-ingredient list, with salicylic acid and vitamin E. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool, Geraniol) and sulfates (Sodium 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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Key ingredients in Ultimate Blends Coconut Milk & Macadamia Smoothing and Nourishing Vegan Shampoo

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    Loosens flakes and build-up on the scalp.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

27 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 Lauryl SulfateSodium Lauryl Sulfate is a strong surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt…Sulfates
  3. 3Coco-GlucosideCoco-Glucoside is a mild, plant-based cleanser made from coconut-derived fatty alcohols…
  4. 4Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
  5. 5Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
  6. 6Cocos Nucifera OilCoconut oil is a plant oil pressed from coconut meat that mainly softens skin and hair…
  7. 7Glyceryl OleateGlyceryl Oleate is a gentle, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps oil and…
  8. 8Triethyl CitrateTriethyl Citrate is the ethyl ester of citric acid, a clear, oily liquid. It is mainly…
  9. 9LecithinLecithin is a natural mix of fatty substances called phospholipids, taken from plant or…
  10. 10Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  11. 11Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  12. 12Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateA palm-derived emulsifier made from hydrogenated glycerides reacted with citric acid,…
  13. 13Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer from guar beans, given a positive charge. Its main…
  14. 14Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  15. 15TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  16. 16Ascorbyl PalmitateA fat-soluble form of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and is used to brighten and…
  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. 20GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  22. 22LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  23. 23CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
  24. 24Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  25. 25Benzyl CinnamateLabelled fragrance allergens
  26. 26Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
  27. 27Parfum / FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Garnier product page, www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/hair-food/coconut-hairfood-sham, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum / Fragrance (#27)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLinalool (#19), Geraniol (#20), Coumarin (#21), Limonene (#22), Citronellol (#23), Benzyl Alcohol (#24), Benzyl Cinnamate (#25), Benzyl Salicylate (#26)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium 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 Ultimate Blends Coconut Milk & Macadamia Smoothing and Nourishing Vegan Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Garnier Ultimate Blends Coconut Milk & Macadamia Smoothing and Nourishing Vegan Shampoo contains Parfum / Fragrance (ingredient 27 of 27).

Does Garnier Ultimate Blends Coconut Milk & Macadamia Smoothing and Nourishing Vegan Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Garnier Ultimate Blends Coconut Milk & Macadamia Smoothing and Nourishing Vegan Shampoo pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, pregnancy and dandruff. Key ingredients: Salicylic acid (BHA) and Vitamin E.

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