Pure Active SOS Anti-Blemish Stick

Pure Active SOS Anti-Blemish Stick

22ingredients
Facial TreatmentGarnier

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

9 flagged

This facial treatment from Garnier lists 22 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 8 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 7 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol, citral, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

8 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
  • Hexyl cinnamal · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Benzyl salicylate · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.

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

Acne fightingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresHydratingScar healingDark spotsBarrier repairAnti-agingReduces irritationRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 2
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 3
    ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
  • 4
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

22

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., glycerin, niacinamide, salicylic acid, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, triethanolamine, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate, camphor, capryloyl salicylic acid, citral, eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, linalool, menthol, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, propylene glycol, zinc gluconate, parfum

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2alcohol denat.10benzyl salicylate13citral15hexyl cinnamal16limonene17linalool20propylene glycol22parfum

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 Pure Active SOS Anti-Blemish Stick contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 7 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol, citral, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, linalool, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Pure Active SOS Anti-Blemish Stick with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Pure Active SOS Anti-Blemish Stick paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Pure Active SOS Anti-Blemish Stick'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 SOS Anti-Blemish Stick suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Pure Active SOS Anti-Blemish Stick contains 8 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 Pure Active SOS Anti-Blemish Stick against your own profile.