Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV INCI List & Ingredients | Garnier

Allergen & irritant analysis

15 flagged

This moisturizer from Garnier lists 32 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 14 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 8 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, hydroxycitronellal, hexyl cinnamal, geraniol, and more). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

14 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix II
Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
Hydroxycitronellal · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Hydroxycitronellal
Hexyl cinnamal · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
Benzyl alcohol · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
Geraniol · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Geraniol
Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
Limonene · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Limonene
Citronellol · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Citronellol
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
Ethylparaben · preservative · lowKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben
Benzyl salicylate · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.

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

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)

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

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Benefits

BrighteningHydratingReduces large poresRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repairAcne fightingAnti-agingReduces irritationGood for oily skinDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
4
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
5
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
6
Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, palmitic acid, stearic acid, niacinamide, glycerin, ci 77891, titanium dioxide, potassium hydroxide, linalool, geraniol, dimethicone, behenyl alcohol, parfum, methylparaben, myristic acid, aluminum hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, octocrylene, tocopheryl acetate, ascorbyl glucoside, limonene, isopropyl myristate, tetrasodium edta, citronellol, hydroxycitronellal, citrus junos fruit extract, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylparaben, hexyl cinnamal, butylene glycol, benzyl salicylate, benzyl alcohol

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9linalool 10geraniol13parfum 14methylparaben21limonene24citronellol 25hydroxycitronellal28ethylparaben 29hexyl cinnamal

Potential Concerns

May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
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.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 8 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, hydroxycitronellal, hexyl cinnamal, geraniol, limonene, citronellol, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV with caution and patch test before full use.

Does Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV contain parabens?

Yes, Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.

Is Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream UV contains 14 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 Serum Cream UV against your own profile.