Allergen & irritant analysis
11 flaggedThis bb/cc cream from Garnier lists 37 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 9 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, limonene, benzyl alcohol, geraniol, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- HomosalateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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
Key Ingredients
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 5AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
37INCI (full list, INCI order): water, isononyl isononanoate, glycerin, octocrylene, homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate, dimethicone, alcohol denat., diisopropyl sebacate, sucrose tristearate, polysorbate 61, sodium stearoyl glutamate, phenoxyethanol, peg-12 dimethicone, parfum, caprylyl glycol, alumina, carbomer, dimethiconol, tocopheryl acetate, xanthan gum, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, sodium hyaluronate, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, sodium hydroxide, linalool, benzyl salicylate, limonene, biosaccharide gum-1, benzyl alcohol, geraniol, tin oxide, citral may contain: ci 77891, mica, ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does SkinActive All-In-1 Perfecting Care Anti-Age BB Cream contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, limonene, benzyl alcohol, geraniol, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat SkinActive All-In-1 Perfecting Care Anti-Age BB Cream with caution and patch test before full use.
Is SkinActive All-In-1 Perfecting Care Anti-Age BB Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in SkinActive All-In-1 Perfecting Care Anti-Age BB Cream'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 SkinActive All-In-1 Perfecting Care Anti-Age BB Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. SkinActive All-In-1 Perfecting Care Anti-Age BB Cream contains 9 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 SkinActive All-In-1 Perfecting Care Anti-Age BB Cream against your own profile.

