Allergen & irritant analysis
9 flaggedThis bb/cc cream from Garnier lists 37 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 8 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene, citral). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Acrylates copolymerKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitralKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
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
Key Ingredients
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 4Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 5NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 6ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
37INCI (full list, INCI order): water, isopropyl palmitate, alcohol denat., ethylhexyl salicylate, ethylhexyl triazone, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, glycerin, propanediol, dicaprylyl ether, niacinamide, ci 77891, oxidized starch acetate, copernicia cerifera cera, c12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer, citrus limon fruit extract, tin oxide, triethanolamine, drometrizole trisiloxane, ascorbyl glucoside, hydroxyacetophenone, caprylyl glycol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, xanthan gum, acrylates copolymer, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, tocopherol, chlorphenesin, mica, ci 77491, iron oxides, ci 77499, linalool, geraniol, limonene, citral, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- 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.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Vitamin C* Daily Tinted Even Tone Fluid SPF 50+ contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene, citral. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Vitamin C* Daily Tinted Even Tone Fluid SPF 50+ with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Vitamin C* Daily Tinted Even Tone Fluid SPF 50+ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Vitamin C* Daily Tinted Even Tone Fluid SPF 50+'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* Daily Tinted Even Tone Fluid SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Vitamin C* Daily Tinted Even Tone Fluid SPF 50+ contains 8 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 Vitamin C* Daily Tinted Even Tone Fluid SPF 50+ against your own profile.

