Even & Matte Vitamin C Cream

Even & Matte Vitamin C Cream

35ingredients
MoisturizerGarnier

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

13 flagged

This moisturizer from Garnier lists 35 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 11 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, citral, geraniol, limonene, linalool, and more). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

11 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • 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
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
  • Benzyl salicylate · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
  • Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
  • Ethylparaben · preservative · lowKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
  • 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)

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

Benefits

Good for oily skinAcne fightingHydratingBrighteningReduces large poresScar healingDark spotsBarrier repairAnti-agingReduces irritationRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 4
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 5
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

35

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, stearic acid, palmitic acid, alcohol denat., niacinamide, dimethicone, glycerin, cyclohexasiloxane, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, octocrylene, parfum, isohexadecane, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, behenyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, capryloyl salicylic acid, cetyl alcohol, ci 14700, ci 77891, citral, citrus limon fruit extract, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, dimethiconol, ethylparaben, geraniol, limonene, linalool, methylparaben, octyldodecanol, phenoxyethanol, potassium hydroxide, sodium acrylates copolymer, tocopheryl acetate

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4alcohol denat.11parfum15benzyl salicylate19cetyl alcohol22citral26ethylparaben27geraniol28limonene29linalool30methylparaben

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 Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Even & Matte Vitamin C Cream contain fragrance allergens?

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

Does Even & Matte Vitamin C Cream contain parabens?

Yes, Even & Matte Vitamin C Cream'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 Even & Matte Vitamin C Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Even & Matte Vitamin C Cream contains 11 flagged allergens and 2 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 Even & Matte Vitamin C Cream against your own profile.