Skin Active Vitamin C Brightening Gel Cleanser INCI List & Ingredients | Garnier

Allergen & irritant analysis

6 flagged

This cleanser from Garnier lists 19 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 4 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, limonene, benzyl salicylate). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.

5 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Sodium laureth sulfate · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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. Contains: added fragrance, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone 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 poresScar healingHydratingGood for oily skinRedness reducingSkin textureBarrier repairAcne fightingReduces irritation

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
3
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
4
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
5
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium laureth sulfate, coco-betaine, sodium chloride, glycerin, citrus limon fruit extract, ppg-2-ceteth-20, sodium hydroxide, ascorbyl glucoside, citric acid, panthenol, polyquaternium-7, tocopheryl acetate, sodium benzoate, salicylic acid, linalool, limonene, benzyl salicylate, parfum

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2sodium laureth sulfate16linalool 17limonene 18benzyl salicylate 19parfum

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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Frequently asked questions

Does Skin Active Vitamin C Brightening Gel Cleanser contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 4 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, limonene, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Skin Active Vitamin C Brightening Gel Cleanser with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Skin Active Vitamin C Brightening Gel Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Skin Active Vitamin C Brightening Gel Cleanser'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 Skin Active Vitamin C Brightening Gel Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Skin Active Vitamin C Brightening Gel Cleanser contains 5 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 Skin Active Vitamin C Brightening Gel Cleanser against your own profile.