Even & Matte Vitamin C Cleansing Gel

Even & Matte Vitamin C Cleansing Gel

39ingredients
CleanserGarnier

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

12 flagged

This cleanser from Garnier lists 39 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 11 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 7 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol, citral, geraniol, limonene, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

11 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Citral · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
  • Geraniol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
  • Homosalate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
  • Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
  • 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, 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

HydratingBarrier repairBrighteningReduces large poresScar healingDark spotsAcne fightingAnti-agingGood for oily skinRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 3
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 4
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 5
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

39

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, octocrylene, homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate, silica, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, ascorbyl glucoside, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate, butylene glycol, capryloyl salicylic acid, caprylyl glycol, citral, citrus limon fruit extract, dicaprylyl carbonate, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, dipropylene glycol, disodium edta, geraniol, limonene, linalool, myristic acid, nymphaea alba flower extract, palmitic acid, parfum, phenoxyethanol, phenylethyl resorcinol, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, sodium palmitoyl proline, steareth-100, stearic acid, tocopherol, xanthan gum

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14benzyl salicylate18citral24geraniol25limonene26linalool30parfum

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 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 Even & Matte Vitamin C Cleansing Gel contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 7 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol, citral, geraniol, limonene, linalool, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Even & Matte Vitamin C Cleansing Gel with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Even & Matte Vitamin C Cleansing Gel paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Even & Matte Vitamin C Cleansing Gel'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 Even & Matte Vitamin C Cleansing Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Even & Matte Vitamin C Cleansing Gel contains 11 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 Even & Matte Vitamin C Cleansing Gel against your own profile.