Skinactive Blackhead Eliminating Scrub INCI List & Ingredients | Garnier

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This exfoliator from Garnier lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Acrylates copolymer · nail_product · mediumKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
Sodium laureth sulfate · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
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

HydratingBrighteningGood for oily skinAcne fightingReduces large poresScar healingBarrier repairSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
2
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
3
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: salicylic acid 2% inactive ingredients: water, sodium laureth sulfate, perlite, sodium chloride, acrylates copolymer, coco-betaine, cocamide mea, glycerin, charcoal powder, citric acid, hydrogenated castor oil, hydrogenated jojoba oil, iron oxides, polyglycerin-10, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, ppg-5-ceteth-20, propylene glycol, sodium dehydroacetate, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, parfum

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2sodium laureth sulfate18propylene glycol24parfum

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Frequently asked questions

Does Skinactive Blackhead Eliminating Scrub 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 Skinactive Blackhead Eliminating Scrub with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Skinactive Blackhead Eliminating Scrub paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Skinactive Blackhead Eliminating Scrub'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 Blackhead Eliminating Scrub suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Skinactive Blackhead Eliminating Scrub contains 4 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 Skinactive Blackhead Eliminating Scrub against your own profile.