Allergen & irritant analysis
8 flaggedThis moisturizer from Garnier lists 38 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 7 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol, citral, geraniol, limonene, 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
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitralKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
- 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.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
- 4Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 5Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 6Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
Full Ingredient List
38INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, homosalate 5%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, octocrylene 7% inactive ingredients: water, glycerin, silica, dimethicone, peg-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, ascorbyl glucoside, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate, butylene glycol, capryloyl salicylic acid, caprylyl glycol, citral, dicaprylyl carbonate, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, dipropylene glycol, disodium edta, parfum, geraniol, limonene, linalool, myristic acid, nymphaea alba flower extract, palmitic acid, phenoxyethanol, phenylethyl resorcinol, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, sodium palmitoyl proline, steareth-100, stearic acid, t-butyl alcohol, tocopherol, xanthan gum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does SkinActive Clearly Brighter SPF 30 Face Moisturizer contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 7 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol, citral, geraniol, limonene, linalool, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat SkinActive Clearly Brighter SPF 30 Face Moisturizer with caution and patch test before full use.
Is SkinActive Clearly Brighter SPF 30 Face Moisturizer paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in SkinActive Clearly Brighter SPF 30 Face Moisturizer'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 Clearly Brighter SPF 30 Face Moisturizer suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. SkinActive Clearly Brighter SPF 30 Face Moisturizer contains 7 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 Clearly Brighter SPF 30 Face Moisturizer against your own profile.

