Bright Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum INCI List & Ingredients | Garnier

Allergen & irritant analysis

7 flagged

This serum from Garnier lists 35 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene, benzyl alcohol, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

6 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Geraniol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Benzyl salicylate · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
Alcohol · solventKnown sensitizer/irritant

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

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

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

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

Benefits

HydratingReduces large poresBarrier repairBrighteningScar healingAcne fightingAnti-agingReduces irritationGood for oily skinRedness reducingDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
3
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
4
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
5
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
6
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

35

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, alcohol, dipropylene glycol, butylene glycol, peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, niacinamide, hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, isononyl isononanoate, bht, linalool, geraniol, parfum, salicylic acid, sodium citrate, sodium hyaluronate, phenoxyethanol, phenylethyl resorcinol, adenosine, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, tocopheryl acetate, disodium edta, limonene, hydrogenated lecithin, citric acid, citrus limon fruit extract, citrus junos fruit extract, xanthan gum, maltodextrin, acetyl trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine, oxothiazolidinecarboxylic acid, benzyl salicylate, benzyl alcohol

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13linalool 14geraniol 15parfum25limonene

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Bright Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Bright Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Bright Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Bright Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum'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 Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Bright Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum contains 6 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 Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum against your own profile.