SkinActive Ultra Clean 3-In-1 Cleanser With Charcoal INCI List & Ingredients | Garnier

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This cleanser from Garnier lists 29 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
Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
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

HydratingAcne fightingGood for oily skinBrighteningReduces large poresScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingSkin 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.
4
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
5
ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
6
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, kaolin, glycerin, butylene glycol, zea mays starch, decyl glucoside, ci 77499, perlite, sodium laureth sulfate, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, carrageenan, charcoal powder, citric acid, phenoxyethanol, polyglycerin-10, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, propylene glycol, pumice, salicylic acid, sodium dehydroacetate, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, tetrasodium edta, tocopherol, vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, xanthan gum, zinc gluconate, parfum

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6decyl glucoside9sodium laureth sulfate18propylene glycol29parfum

Potential Concerns

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 SkinActive Ultra Clean 3-In-1 Cleanser With Charcoal 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 Ultra Clean 3-In-1 Cleanser With Charcoal with caution and patch test before full use.

Is SkinActive Ultra Clean 3-In-1 Cleanser With Charcoal paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in SkinActive Ultra Clean 3-In-1 Cleanser With Charcoal'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 Ultra Clean 3-In-1 Cleanser With Charcoal suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. SkinActive Ultra Clean 3-In-1 Cleanser With Charcoal 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 Ultra Clean 3-In-1 Cleanser With Charcoal against your own profile.