Allergen & irritant analysis
12 flaggedThis moisturizer from Garnier lists 30 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 7 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 10 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene, citral, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitralKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
- Linalyl acetateKnown sensitizer, particularly when oxidized.
- PineneKnown sensitizer, particularly when oxidized.
- Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenesKnown sensitizing fragrance ingredient.
- Citrus aurantium peel oilKnown sensitizer and can be phototoxic.
- Citrus limon peel oilContains potential sensitizers and EU 26 fragrance allergens (e.g., Limonene, Citral), which can cause skin irritation or photosensitivity, especially when exposed to sunlight.
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
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 2Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 3NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
30INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, niacinamide, alcohol denat., cetearyl isononanoate, sodium carbomer, citrus limon fruit extract, sodium hydroxide, silica, silica silylate, ascorbyl glucoside, caprylyl glycol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, xanthan gum, polyglyceryl-2 isostearate, salicylic acid, chlorphenesin, ci 15510, ci 19140, linalool, linalyl acetate, geraniol, pinene, limonene, citral, tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, citrus aurantium peel oil, citrus limon peel oil, carvone, 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 DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Vitamin C Fresh & Bright Hydrating Sorbet Cream contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 10 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene, citral, linalyl acetate, pinene, tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, citrus aurantium peel oil, citrus limon peel oil. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Vitamin C Fresh & Bright Hydrating Sorbet Cream with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Vitamin C Fresh & Bright Hydrating Sorbet Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Vitamin C Fresh & Bright Hydrating Sorbet 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 Fresh & Bright Hydrating Sorbet Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Vitamin C Fresh & Bright Hydrating Sorbet Cream contains 5 flagged allergens and 7 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 Fresh & Bright Hydrating Sorbet Cream against your own profile.

