Pure Active AHA + BHA Charcoal Serum INCI List & Ingredients | Garnier

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This serum from Garnier lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
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

BrighteningGood for oily skinAcne fightingReduces large poresScar healingHydratingReduces irritationBarrier repairAnti-agingRedness reducingDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
3
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
4
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
5
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., niacinamide, glycerin, propanediol, sodium hydroxide, charcoal powder, hydroxyacetophenone, hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, hydroxypropyl guar, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, citric acid, lactic acid, phytic acid, polyglycerin-10, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, sodium dehydroacetate, salicylic acid, ci 17200, ci 19140, ci 42090, parfum

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2alcohol denat.23parfum

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Pure Active AHA + BHA Charcoal Serum contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Pure Active AHA + BHA Charcoal Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Pure Active AHA + BHA Charcoal Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Pure Active AHA + BHA Charcoal Serum'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 Pure Active AHA + BHA Charcoal Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Pure Active AHA + BHA Charcoal Serum contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Pure Active AHA + BHA Charcoal Serum against your own profile.