Vitamin C 2-In-1 Brightening Serum Cream INCI List & Ingredients | Garnier

Allergen & irritant analysis

8 flagged

This day moisturizer from Garnier lists 41 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 8 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene, citronellol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

8 known allergens in this formula

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
Citronellol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol

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

HydratingReduces large poresBarrier repairBrighteningReduces irritationScar healingAcne fightingAnti-agingGood for oily skinRedness reducingDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
4
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
5
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
6
Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.

Full Ingredient List

41

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, ethylhexyl salicylate, dimethicone, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, triethanolamine, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, octyldodecanol, isopropyl isostearate, cetyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, citrus limon fruit extract, citrus paradisi fruit extract, tin oxide, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, peg-100 stearate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium polyacrylate starch, sodium stearoyl glutamate, silica, myristic acid, palmitic acid, adenosine, ascorbyl glucoside, hydroxyacetophenone, capryloyl salicylic acid, citric acid, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, chlorphenesin, mica, ci 77891, linalool, geraniol, limonene, citronellol, parfum

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11cetyl alcohol

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Vitamin C 2-In-1 Brightening Serum Cream contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene, citronellol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Vitamin C 2-In-1 Brightening Serum Cream with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Vitamin C 2-In-1 Brightening Serum Cream paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Vitamin C 2-In-1 Brightening Serum 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 Vitamin C 2-In-1 Brightening Serum Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Vitamin C 2-In-1 Brightening Serum Cream contains 8 flagged allergens and 0 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 Vitamin C 2-In-1 Brightening Serum Cream against your own profile.