SkinActive Exfoliating Face Scrub with Green Tea INCI List & Ingredients | Garnier

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This exfoliator from Garnier lists 25 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, benzyl salicylate). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Benzyl salicylate · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Alcohol · solventKnown sensitizer/irritant

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

HydratingBrighteningReduces large poresAcne fightingAnti-agingReduces irritationGood for oily skinRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

1
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, propanediol, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, carrageenan, coco-betaine, disodium cocoyl glutamate, argania spinosa shell powder, perlite, xanthan gum, sodium chloride, sodium cocoyl glutamate, parfum, salicylic acid, citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium phytate, linalool, maltodextrin, benzyl salicylate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, dextrin, alcohol, propylene glycol, mentha piperita extract

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13parfum18linalool20benzyl salicylate24propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Frequently asked questions

Does SkinActive Exfoliating Face Scrub with Green Tea contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat SkinActive Exfoliating Face Scrub with Green Tea with caution and patch test before full use.

Is SkinActive Exfoliating Face Scrub with Green Tea paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in SkinActive Exfoliating Face Scrub with Green Tea'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 Exfoliating Face Scrub with Green Tea suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. SkinActive Exfoliating Face Scrub with Green Tea 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 Exfoliating Face Scrub with Green Tea against your own profile.