Allergen & irritant analysis
7 flaggedThis moisturizer from Garnier lists 28 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, parfum, linalool, butylphenyl methylpropional, benzyl salicylate). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeKnown allergen (fragrance): Lyral
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Butylphenyl methylpropionalKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- 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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
28INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, alcohol denat., dimethicone, isononyl isononanoate, carbomer, dimethiconol, chlorphenesin, caprylyl glycol, sodium hydroxide, vitis vinifera fruit extract, xanthan gum, tetrasodium edta, tocopheryl acetate, ascorbyl glucoside, menthoxypropanediol, magnesium gluconate, sodium citrate, benzyl salicylate, linalool, calcium gluconate, biosaccharide gum-1, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, butylphenyl methylpropional, ci 19140, ci 42090, parfum, phenoxyethanol
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- 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 Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, parfum, linalool, butylphenyl methylpropional, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel 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 Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream contains 5 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 Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream against your own profile.

