garnier Fructis Curl Shaping Spray Gel
garnier Garnier Fructis Curl Shaping Spray Gel lists 15 ingredients on its label, 12 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesContains formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-based styling gel-spray using PVP for film formation and hold. PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil aids solubility. Preservatives include DMDM hyantoisin and iodopropynyl butylcarbamate. Contains lemon extract and fragrances. Formulator's note: Formaldehyde releaser requires strict control; PVP concentration dictates hold strength versus stiffness.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- ANTISTATIC
- PVP
- PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V
- DMDM HydantoinIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- DEODORANT
- LimoneneLinalool
Other ingredients
PEG-192 Apricot Kernel GlyceridesPEG-70 Mango GlyceridesPolyacrylate-3Propylene GlycolLemon ExtractAmyl CinnamalParfum/Fragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PVP | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| DMDM Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| PEG-192 Apricot Kernel Glycerides | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-70 Mango Glycerides | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylate-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lemon Extract | 皮肤调理剂, 保湿剂 | — | Green |
| Amyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/67 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- PVP
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- PEG-192 Apricot Kernel Glycerides
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-70 Mango Glycerides
- Not decoded yet
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- Polyacrylate-3
- Not decoded yet
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Lemon Extract
- Citrus extract for refreshing conditioning; contains phototoxic furanocoumarins, avoid AM/high conc.
- Amyl Cinnamal
- Fragrance ingredient restricted in the EU; usage limits apply to minimize allergic contact dermatitis risk.
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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