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Garnier Ultimate Blends Honey Strengthening Shampoo

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Garnier

Ultimate Blends Honey Strengthening Shampoo

shampoo · 360 ml · Haircare

Garnier Ultimate Blends Honey Strengthening Shampoo is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 34-ingredient list, with glycerin and salicylic acid. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Coumarin, Limonene), sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate) and silicones (Dimethicone, Amodimethicone).

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

£7.17at 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 Ultimate Blends Honey Strengthening Shampoo

  • Glycerin

    A humectant that helps hair stay soft and hydrated.

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    Loosens flakes and build-up on the scalp.

Full ingredient list, decoded

34 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. 3Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  4. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  5. 5DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  6. 6Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  7. 7Mel / HoneyMel is the INCI name for honey, a sweet, sticky food made by bees from flower nectar.…
  8. 8Mel Extract / Honey Extract
  9. 9Cocamide MEACocamide MEA is a coconut-derived foaming agent and thickener made from coconut oil…
  10. 10Steareth-6
  11. 11Fumaric AcidFumaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid that is used mainly to adjust and…
  12. 12GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  13. 13Trideceth-10Trideceth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made from a synthetic fatty alcohol and ethylene…
  14. 14Trideceth-3
  15. 15AmodimethiconeAmodimethicone is a silicone with amine groups, nitrogen-containing parts that help it…Silicones
  16. 16PEG-100 Stearate
  17. 17Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  18. 18Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
  19. 19Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
  20. 20Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  21. 21Acetic AcidAcetic acid is the sour-tasting acid found in vinegar. In beauty products, it mainly…
  22. 22Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…
  23. 23Hexylene GlycolHexylene Glycol is a clear, colorless liquid that mixes with both water and oil-loving…
  24. 24Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  25. 25Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  26. 26Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  27. 27PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  28. 28CI 15985 / Yellow 6
  29. 29CI 19140 / Yellow 5A synthetic yellow dye, also called FD&C Yellow No. 5 or tartrazine, used to give a…
  30. 30CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  31. 31LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  32. 32Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  33. 33Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
  34. 34Parfum / 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/ultimate-blends/honey-treasures, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum / Fragrance (#34)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsCoumarin (#30), Limonene (#31), Benzyl Alcohol (#32), Benzyl Salicylate (#33)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Laureth Sulfate (#2)
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#5), Amodimethicone (#15)
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 Honey Strengthening Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Garnier Ultimate Blends Honey Strengthening Shampoo contains Parfum / Fragrance (ingredient 34 of 34).

Does Garnier Ultimate Blends Honey Strengthening Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Garnier Ultimate Blends Honey Strengthening Shampoo pass?

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

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