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Collagen Lifter Fiber Densifying Conditioner
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 3.9 ShowHide
Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This rinse-off conditioner contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional, a fragrance ingredient prohibited in EU cosmetics due to reproductive toxicity concerns, which is the primary safety concern. It also includes Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a surfactant that can irritate sensitive skin and may carry a 1,4-dioxane impurity, though the EU SCCS considers levels below 10 ppm safe in finished products. The product's 'Fragrance' blend and individually declared fragrance allergens like Linalool, Geraniol, and Hexyl Cinnamal are relevant for individuals with fragrance allergies or sensitive skin. While many ingredients are beneficial for hair conditioning, the presence of a prohibited substance significantly impacts its safety profile.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL
- Dimethicone
- Glycerin
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Lactic Acid
- +4 more →
Contains prohibited fragrance ingredient and common irritant surfactant
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This conditioner contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional, a fragrance ingredient that is prohibited in EU cosmetics due to concerns about reproductive toxicity. It also includes Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a common surfactant that can cause irritation for people with sensitive skin. The product's fragrance blend contains several declared allergens, which are a concern for individuals with fragrance sensitivities.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Butylphenyl Methylpropional is declared.
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Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for haircare. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Why the score is capped
Contains butylphenyl methylpropional, which is prohibited in EU cosmetics (or is a prescription drug) - it was removed on a safety finding
Rule PC-CAP-22 · Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II (prohibited substances); Commission Regulations 2019/1966, 2021/1902, 358/2014
Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
Rule PC-CAP-05
High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
Rule PC-CAP-03
What's good
Contains effective conditioning agents like Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, and Amodimethicone for hair manageability and smoothness.
Includes humectants like Glycerin and Sodium Lactate to help hydrate hair.
Watch out for
The presence of Butylphenyl Methylpropional, a prohibited substance in EU cosmetics, is a significant safety concern.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate can be irritating to sensitive skin and scalp.
The undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend and multiple declared fragrance allergens (Linalool, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol) pose a risk for individuals with fragrance sensitivities or allergies.
Phenoxyethanol, while a common preservative, carries a caution for use in products for very young children.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Butylphenyl methylpropional (Lilial) was classified as toxic to reproduction (category 1B) and has been prohibited in cosmetics in the EU since March 2022. It is also a skin sensitiser.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1902 (Annex II prohibition)
Butylphenyl Methylpropional: regulation, sources and other products →Sodium Laureth Sulfate
SLES is a cleansing agent that is milder than SLS but can still irritate very sensitive or compromised skin. Separately, because it is made by ethoxylation, it may carry a residue of 1,4-dioxane, which IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). The ingredient list cannot show whether any is present or how much. The EU SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in a finished cosmetic to be safe, and manufacturers reduce it by vacuum stripping.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FDA; EU SCCS
Sodium Laureth Sulfate: regulation, sources and other products →Fragrance Allergens (EU-listed)
These are individual fragrance components that are known contact allergens. EU rules require them to be named on the label when present above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off), because "parfum" alone would hide them. Limonene and linalool are especially common and become more allergenic as they oxidise on exposure to air. This is a risk for people who are sensitised, not a general-population hazard.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545 (extended fragrance-allergen labelling); SCCS opinions on fragrance allergens
Fragrance Allergens (EU-listed): regulation, sources and other products →Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is the most widely used paraben-free preservative. The EU limits it to 1% in cosmetics (SCCS has confirmed this is safe for adults), and the French regulator ANSM advised in 2012 against leave-on products containing it for the nappy area of children under three and recommended a lower concentration for them. It can irritate sensitive skin.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex V (max 1.0%); SCCS opinion SCCS/1575/16; ANSM recommendation (2012)
Phenoxyethanol: regulation, sources and other products →Fragrance
"Fragrance" or "parfum" is a catch-all term that can conceal a blend of hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including known allergens, sensitisers, and potential endocrine disruptors. The EU now mandates disclosure of 82 specific fragrance allergens. People with fragrance sensitivity, asthma, or contact dermatitis should prefer fragrance-free products.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545; IFRA
Fragrance: regulation, sources and other products →Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl alcohol is both a preservative (permitted up to 1% in the EU) and one of the fragrance substances the EU requires to be named on a label because it can cause contact allergy in sensitised people. It is information for someone who knows they react to it, not a general hazard.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III and Annex V
Benzyl Alcohol: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional, a fragrance ingredient prohibited in EU cosmetics due to reproductive toxicity concerns (EU Reg. 2021/1902).
Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a surfactant that can irritate sensitive skin and may carry a 1,4-dioxane impurity (IARC Group 2B). The EU SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in a finished cosmetic safe.
Contains 'Fragrance' and multiple declared fragrance allergens (Linalool, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol), which are common sensitizers for individuals with fragrance allergies or sensitive skin.
Contains Phenoxyethanol, a common preservative. The French regulator advises caution for use in products intended for children under 3 years old.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
This nutrient figure isn’t in our database for this product yet, so we can’t check the claim against the panel — it isn’t being called false, we just don’t have the numbers on file.
The claim of "Visibly fuller hair from 1st use" is a performance claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list.
This indicates the target hair type for the product, which is a descriptive category and not a verifiable claim about the product's composition or effect.
The ingredient list includes "PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1" and "PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7", which are types of collagen peptides.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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WaterWATER
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Cetearyl AlcoholCETEARYL ALCOHOL
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DimethiconeDIMETHICONE
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GlycerinGLYCERIN
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Behentrimonium ChlorideBEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
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Fragrance undisclosed fragranceFRAGRANCE
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Lactic AcidLACTIC ACID
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Sodium Laureth SulfateSODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
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Sodium HydroxideSODIUM HYDROXIDE
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Sodium LactateSODIUM LACTATE
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PhenoxyethanolPHENOXYETHANOL
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Polysorbate 20POLYSORBATE 20
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7
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AmodimethiconeAMODIMETHICONE
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LinaloolLINALOOL
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Benzyl AlcoholBENZYL ALCOHOL
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ArginineARGININE
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Isopropyl AlcoholISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
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GeraniolGERANIOL
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CarbomerCARBOMER
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Cetrimonium ChlorideCETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
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Hexyl CinnamalHEXYL CINNAMAL
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Butylphenyl MethylpropionalBUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL
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Fragrance allergens are substances EU cosmetics rules require to be named on the label (such as Limonene and Linalool). Fragrant botanicals such as essential oils are grouped with them because they can naturally contain such substances, but they are not on that list. They matter mainly for people with fragrance allergies or already-sensitive skin — not a general-population safety issue. Each named allergen takes a small deduction from the ingredient score, and a high count can cap it; fragrant botanicals take none. Naming them on the label is a transparency positive.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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What are the ingredients in Collagen Lifter Fiber Densifying Conditioner?
The label of Collagen Lifter Fiber Densifying Conditioner lists 24 ingredients, in label order: Water, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Fragrance, Lactic Acid, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Amodimethicone, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Arginine, Isopropyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Carbomer, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional. Flagged by the analysis: Fragrance, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol.
Is Collagen Lifter Fiber Densifying Conditioner safe to use?
Collagen Lifter Fiber Densifying Conditioner scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This conditioner contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional, a fragrance ingredient that is prohibited in EU cosmetics due to concerns about reproductive toxicity. It also includes Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a common surfactant that can cause irritation for people with sensitive skin. The product's fragrance blend contains several declared allergens, which are a concern for individuals with fragrance sensitivities.
Why does Collagen Lifter Fiber Densifying Conditioner score 3.9/10?
Flagged in the score: Sodium Laureth Sulfate can be irritating to sensitive skin and scalp. The undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend and multiple declared fragrance allergens (Linalool, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol) pose a risk for individuals with fragrance sensitivities or allergies. Also noted: The presence of Butylphenyl Methylpropional, a prohibited substance in EU cosmetics, is a significant safety concern.
Who should avoid Collagen Lifter Fiber Densifying Conditioner?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding Butylphenyl Methylpropional; Sensitive skin or fragrance allergies; Avoiding Sodium Laureth Sulfate.
Does Collagen Lifter Fiber Densifying Conditioner contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists 4 fragrance allergens: Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Geraniol and Hexyl Cinnamal. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Does Collagen Lifter Fiber Densifying Conditioner contain fragrance?
Yes — the ingredient list includes Fragrance. Fragrance is declared as a single ingredient, so the individual scent chemicals in it are not named; the label does separately list 4 fragrance allergens (Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Geraniol and Hexyl Cinnamal). This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Collagen Lifter Fiber Densifying Conditioner pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "FIBER DENSIFYING CONDITIONER" — can't be verified from the label. "Visibly fuller hair from 1st use" — can't be verified from the label. "THIN, FLAT HAIR" — can't be verified from the label.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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