Vitamin C Brightening Cream Cleanser INCI List & Ingredients | Garnier

Allergen & irritant analysis

8 flagged

This cleanser from Garnier lists 19 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, limonene). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

6 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Acrylates copolymer · nail_product · mediumKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate · surfactantCan be irritating for sensitive skin or at high concentrations, similar to other strong anionic detergents.
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
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

HydratingBrighteningReduces large poresRedness reducingScar healingSkin textureBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

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

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, glycol distearate, triethyl citrate, peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, coco-betaine, ascorbyl glucoside, propylene glycol, citric acid, acrylates copolymer, sodium benzoate, benzoic acid, linalool, limonene, parfum

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3cocamidopropyl betaine12propylene glycol17linalool 18limonene 19parfum

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Vitamin C Brightening Cream Cleanser contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, limonene. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Vitamin C Brightening Cream Cleanser with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Vitamin C Brightening Cream Cleanser paraben-free?

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

It depends on your specific triggers. Vitamin C Brightening Cream Cleanser contains 6 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 Vitamin C Brightening Cream Cleanser against your own profile.