Bright Complete Vitamin C Face Scrub

Bright Complete Vitamin C Face Scrub

16ingredients
ExfoliatorGarnier

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeVeganFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

6 flagged

This exfoliator from Garnier lists 16 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, geraniol, limonene, linalool, benzyl salicylate). No parabens, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

6 known allergens in this formula
  • Methylisothiazolinone · preservative · highKnown allergen (preservative): Methylisothiazolinone
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Geraniol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Benzyl salicylate · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate

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

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

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

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

Benefits

Acne fightingHydratingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

16

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, polyethylene, kaolin, benzyl salicylate, citrus iyo fruit extract, geraniol, limonene, linalool, methylisothiazolinone, peg-14m, tetrasodium edta, parfum

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8benzyl salicylate10geraniol11limonene12linalool13methylisothiazolinone16parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bright Complete Vitamin C Face Scrub contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, geraniol, limonene, linalool, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Bright Complete Vitamin C Face Scrub with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Bright Complete Vitamin C Face Scrub paraben-free?

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

It depends on your specific triggers. Bright Complete Vitamin C Face Scrub contains 6 flagged allergens and 0 irritants (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 Face Scrub against your own profile.