Express Aclara Sérum

Express Aclara Sérum

4.0
21ingredients
SerumGarnier

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganReef-safeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeOil-freeAlcohol-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

8 flagged

This serum from Garnier lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants 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
2 known irritants
  • 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 denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
  • 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

BrighteningReduces large poresAcne fightingHydratingReduces irritationGood for oily skinRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingDark 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
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.

Full Ingredient List

21

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., niacinamide, glycerin, propanediol, linalool, geraniol, sodium hydroxide, salicylic acid, ascorbyl glucoside, limonene, hydroxypropyl guar, hydroxyacetophenone, hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, citrus limon fruit extract, lactic acid, phytic acid, benzyl salicylate, benzyl alcohol, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, parfum

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2alcohol denat.6linalool7geraniol11limonene18benzyl salicylate21parfum

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Express Aclara Sérum 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 Express Aclara Sérum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Express Aclara Sérum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Express Aclara Sérum'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 Express Aclara Sérum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Express Aclara Sérum contains 6 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 Express Aclara Sérum against your own profile.