Formula · 7.4

Brand · 7.1

Garnier · coconut oil + hydrolysed proteins · Russia

Garnier Fructis “SOS Repair” 10-in-1 leave-in cream

Garnier Fructis “SOS Repair” 10-in-1 leave-in cream
7.4

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.6Actives with strong evidence: 0 of 2
  • Completeness for the purpose1.0For “dry and damaged hair” — 100 %; a narrow formula for one purpose
  • Tolerance0.7Debatable ingredient groups: benzyl alcohol, fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested); comedogenic ingredients at a notable share (may clog pores): Coconut oil
  • adults
  • pregnancyallowed per the leaflet
  • dry skin
  • colour-treated hair
  • children
  • gluten-freethis is a wheat protein — if you avoid wheat, choose another protein
  • sensitive skinirritation possible
  • atopic skinfragrance is a common trigger
Free from:
  • alcohol (alcohol denat) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “denatured alcohol” group — evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores
  • sulfates (SLS/SLES) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “ammonium laureth sulfate (ALES), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), sodium coco-sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium myreth sulfate, TEA-lauryl sulfate” group — a cleansing surfactant from the sulfate family but with an ethoxylated chain: it cleanses more gently than lauryl sulfate. Still not for those looking for a sulfate-free product.
  • formaldehyde releasers · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “formaldehyde releasers” group — preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde; allowed at low levels but a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI)” group — preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • parabens · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “parabens” group — preservatives; methyl- and ethylparaben are recognised as safe at permitted levels, propyl- and butyl- are limited by the EU to 0.14 %; a frequent buyer question rather than proven harm
  • mineral oils and petrolatum · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “petrolatum and mineral oils” group — purified cosmetic-grade petroleum products: form a protective barrier film; safety is established, a preference question; 0–2 of 5 (depends on the raw-material source), cosmetic white oil per DiNardo (2005) is non-comedogenic
  • soap · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “potassium soap (potassium cocoate), plant soap base (sodium palmate, sodium cocoate), tallow soap base (sodium tallowate)” group — liquid soap: fatty acids boiled with alkali. It cleanses well, but its acidity is around 9-10 against 5 for skin, which is why it often leaves tightness. The product is rinsed off, so the question is tolerance.
  • gelatin in the coating · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “vegetarian coating” group — a plant-based tablet coating instead of gelatin; it keeps moisture out and makes swallowing easier
  • toning dyes · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “violet toning dyes” group — direct dyes that settle on the hair surface and cancel the yellow cast of blonde; they wash out in 1–3 washes and leave a lilac tint if left too long; HC Blue 2 and Disperse Violet 1 are known contact allergens of hair dyes
  • tar · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “wood (birch) tar” group — a traditional remedy for dandruff and itching with a sharp smell; it reduces flaking, but can irritate a sensitive scalp and dries the hair
What for: Damaged hair is helped on two fronts: oils that penetrate the shaft (only coconut oil is proven) and a film on the outside — silicones, panthenol, hydrolysed proteins. One from each front is enough; “collagen” and “biotin” in a shampoo work only on the label.
When:
  • leave-on
on lengths and ends, 20 minutes before washing or after
When to expect an effect: less breakage — after a few applications; smoothness — immediately, until the next wash
What is normal: weighs fine hair down and looks greasy; on the face — comedones

Ingredients — 35 components · 2 work

What works: 2 of 35 ingredients: coconut oil, hydrolysed wheat protein. Damaged hair is helped on two fronts: oils that penetrate the shaft (only coconut oil is proven) and a film on the outside — silicones, panthenol, hydrolysed proteins. One from each front is enough; “collagen” and “biotin” in a shampoo work only on the label.

Strengths: completeness for the purpose

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: actives with strong evidence: 0 of 2; tolerance: debatable ingredient groups: benzyl alcohol, fragrance and its allergens

Questions: fragrance and its allergens: linalool, amyl cinnamal, hexyl cinnamal, fragrance — the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works; benzyl alcohol — a preservative and solvent permitted in the EU up to 1 %. It is also on the list of 26 fragrance allergens that must be declared separately, which matters to people allergic to fragrance.

  • Aqua / Water base: coating, fillers · water — the solvent and base; listed first because there is more of it than anything else; in supplements — part of the capsule shell
  • Cetearyl Alcohol base: coating, fillers · a fatty-alcohol blend (C16–C18), an emulsifier and thickener, does not dry the skin; paired with ceteareth-20 — 4 of 5; rarely clogs pores in leave-on face products
  • Cocos Nucifera Oil / Coconut Oil works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: oil
  • Cetyl Alcohol base: coating, fillers · a fatty alcohol, emulsifier and thickener; does not dry the skin — not “alcohol” in the everyday sense; rarely clogs pores
  • Cetyl Esters base: coating, fillers · a wax-ester blend (spermaceti substitute), gives creams body; does not clog pores
  • Saccharum Officinarum Extract / Sugarcane Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract base: coating, fillers · an ingredient from the European cosmetic ingredient inventory; what exactly it does in this product is not described here yet
  • Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Citrus Limon Peel Extract / Lemon Peel Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract / Apple Fruit Extract base: coating, fillers · softens the skin and helps it hold water — the most common role in creams
  • Dilauryl Thiodipropionate base: coating, fillers · keeps the oils in the formula from going rancid
  • Niacinamide base: coating, fillers · evens out the skin surface, making it look and feel smoother
  • Leuconostoc / Radish Root Ferment Filtrate base: coating, fillers · skin-microbiome ferments, prebiotics and formula antioxidants
  • Trideceth-6 base: coating, fillers · keeps the water and oil parts from separating
  • Amodimethicone base: coating, fillers · form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • Behentrimonium Methosulfate base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • Sodium Hydroxide base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • Pyridoxine HCl base: coating, fillers · vitamin B6 in a trace dose; applied topically it does not reach the hair or follicle — a label line that does not change how the product works
  • Hydrolyzed Corn Protein base: coating, fillers · proteins cut into short pieces: they settle on hair and skin as a film and make hair smooth and denser to the touch.
  • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein base: coating, fillers · proteins cut into short pieces: they settle on hair and skin as a film and make hair smooth and denser to the touch.
  • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol base: coating, fillers · proteins cut into short pieces: they settle on hair and skin as a film and make hair smooth and denser to the touch.
  • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: wheat protein hydrolysate
  • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Protein base: coating, fillers · draws water in and holds it in the upper layer of the skin
  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride base: coating, fillers · a coconut-oil fraction, a light emollient and carrier of actives; does not clog pores
  • Citric Acid base: coating, fillers · acidity regulator
  • Potassium Sorbate base: coating, fillers · a mild preservative against mould and yeast: used both in cosmetics and in foods and supplements (E202).
  • Salicylic Acid base: coating, fillers · holds back the fungus and the flaking of the scalp
  • Phenoxyethanol base: coating, fillers · the most widespread cosmetic preservative: it keeps the product sterile. Permitted in the EU up to 1 %, recognised as safe at that level.
  • Cetrimonium Chloride base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • CI 15985 / Yellow 6 base: coating, fillers · give the product its colour; do not affect how it works
  • CI 19140 / Yellow 5 base: coating, fillers · give the product its colour; do not affect how it works
  • Linalool questions · the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works
  • Amyl Cinnamal questions · the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works
  • Hexyl Cinnamal questions · the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works
  • Benzyl Alcohol questions · a preservative and solvent permitted in the EU up to 1 %. It is also on the list of 26 fragrance allergens that must be declared separately, which matters to people allergic to fragrance.
  • Parfum / Fragrance questions · the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works

Garnier Fructis “SOS Repair” 10-in-1 leave-in cream is a product whose active ingredient is coconut oil + hydrolysed wheat protein. The concentration is not declared, but the active sits above the 1 % line in the list — a working share is likely. The effect is moderately supported: coconut oil. There is little evidence of effect: hydrolysed wheat protein. The formula has 35 ingredients, 2 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Worth noting: Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Parfum / Fragrance (the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works); Benzyl Alcohol (a preservative and solvent permitted in the EU up to 1 %. It is also on the list of 26 fragrance allergens that must be declared separately, which matters to people allergic to fragrance.). Damaged hair is helped on two fronts: oils that penetrate the shaft (only coconut oil is proven) and a film on the outside — silicones, panthenol, hydrolysed proteins. One from each front is enough; “collagen” and “biotin” in a shampoo work only on the label. By the list, no alcohol (alcohol denat), sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde releasers, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, pregnancy, dry skin, colour-treated hair, children. gluten-free, sensitive skin, atopic skin — ask a doctor. acne-prone face, wheat allergy, fragrance allergy — not without a doctor. Use: on lengths and ends, 20 minutes before washing or after. When to expect an effect: less breakage — after a few applications. Label score — 7.4 out of 10 (actives with strong evidence: 0 of 2; debatable ingredient groups: benzyl alcohol, fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested); comedogenic ingredients at a notable share (may clog pores): coconut oil). Per the pack: for external use only; stop if irritation appears. A restatement of the label, not an assessment.

Who it does not suit

  • acne-prone facecomedogenic
  • wheat allergyhives and anaphylaxis to hydrolysed wheat in cosmetics are described
  • fragrance allergyrisk of reaction

When to stop: breakouts on the face or scalp — stop; itching, rash, swollen lips or eyelids — stop and see a doctor

Per the maker's leaflet: Per the pack: for external use only; stop if irritation appears. A restatement of the label, not an assessment.

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