Bright Anti-Acne 2% Vitamin C + Salicylic + Mineral Face Wash

Bright Anti-Acne 2% Vitamin C + Salicylic + Mineral Face Wash

34ingredients
CleanserGarnier

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeVeganOil-freeAlcohol-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

8 flagged

This cleanser from Garnier lists 34 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, limonene, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.

7 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
  • Sodium laureth sulfate · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
  • Benzyl salicylate · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Contains: added fragrance, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

Acne fightingHydratingBrighteningReduces large poresGood for oily skinRedness reducingScar healingSkin textureBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 2
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 3
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 4
    ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
  • 5
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

34

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, kaolin, glycerin, zea mays starch, ci 77891, decyl glucoside, sodium laureth sulfate, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, perlite, peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, ci 42090, ci 77007, linalool, zinc gluconate, trideceth-6, parfum, pumice, salicylic acid, sodium hydroxide, silica, phenoxyethanol, limonene, ascorbyl glucoside, hydrogenated castor oil, tetrasodium edta, citrus limon fruit extract, hydrogenated jojoba oil, citrus junos fruit extract, xanthan gum, menthol, maltodextrin, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, benzyl salicylate, benzyl alcohol

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6decyl glucoside7sodium laureth sulfate13linalool16parfum22limonene

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bright Anti-Acne 2% Vitamin C + Salicylic + Mineral Face Wash contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, limonene, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Bright Anti-Acne 2% Vitamin C + Salicylic + Mineral Face Wash with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Bright Anti-Acne 2% Vitamin C + Salicylic + Mineral Face Wash paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Bright Anti-Acne 2% Vitamin C + Salicylic + Mineral Face Wash's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Bright Anti-Acne 2% Vitamin C + Salicylic + Mineral Face Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Bright Anti-Acne 2% Vitamin C + Salicylic + Mineral Face Wash contains 7 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Bright Anti-Acne 2% Vitamin C + Salicylic + Mineral Face Wash against your own profile.