Skinactive Vitamin C Brightening Serum INCI List & Ingredients | Garnier

Allergen & irritant analysis

6 flagged

This serum from Garnier lists 33 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 4 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Geraniol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.

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 poresBarrier repairScar healingDark spotsAcne fightingAnti-agingReduces irritationGood for oily skinRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
3
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
4
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
5
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
6
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
7
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

33

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, alcohol denat., dipropylene glycol, butylene glycol, niacinamide, peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, isononyl isononanoate, ascorbyl glucoside, citrus limon fruit extract, potassium hydroxide, 2-mercaptonicotinoyl glycine, sodium hyaluronate, sodium thiosulfate, silica, adenosine, phenylethyl resorcinol, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, hydrogenated lecithin, caprylyl glycol, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, xanthan gum, tocopheryl acetate, salicylic acid, chlorphenesin, ci 15510, ci 19140, linalool, geraniol, limonene, parfum

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3alcohol denat.30linalool

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Skinactive Vitamin C Brightening Serum contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 4 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Skinactive Vitamin C Brightening Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Skinactive Vitamin C Brightening Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Skinactive Vitamin C Brightening Serum'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 Vitamin C Brightening Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Skinactive Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains 4 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 Skinactive Vitamin C Brightening Serum against your own profile.