SkinActive Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream for Dry Skin INCI List & Ingredients | Garnier

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This moisturizer from Garnier lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
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, 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

HydratingBrighteningRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repairReduces irritationReduces large poresSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, alcohol denat., dimethicone, isononyl isononanoate, ascorbyl glucoside, biosaccharide gum-1, caprylyl glycol, carbomer, chlorphenesin, ci 14700, dimethiconol, menthoxypropanediol, nymphaea alba flower extract, panthenol, phenoxyethanol, pyrus malus fruit water, sodium hydroxide, sodium palmitoyl proline, tetrasodium edta, tocopheryl acetate, xanthan gum, parfum

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3alcohol denat.23parfum

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 Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream for Dry Skin 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 Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream for Dry Skin with caution and patch test before full use.

Is SkinActive Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream for Dry Skin paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in SkinActive Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream for Dry Skin'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 Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream for Dry Skin suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. SkinActive Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream for Dry Skin contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream for Dry Skin against your own profile.