Vitamin C Fresh & Bright Hydrating Sorbet Cream

Vitamin C Fresh & Bright Hydrating Sorbet Cream

30ingredients
MoisturizerGarnier

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeVeganOil-freeAlcohol-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

12 flagged

This 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.

5 known allergens in this formula
7 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
  • Citral · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
  • 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.
  • Linalyl acetate · fragranceKnown sensitizer, particularly when oxidized.
  • Pinene · fragranceKnown sensitizer, particularly when oxidized.
  • Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes · fragranceKnown sensitizing fragrance ingredient.
  • Citrus aurantium peel oil · fragranceKnown sensitizer and can be phototoxic.
  • Citrus limon peel oil · fragranceContains 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

BrighteningReduces large poresAcne fightingGood for oily skinRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingHydratingReduces irritationDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 2
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 3
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 4
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 5
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

30

INCI (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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4alcohol denat.20linalool22geraniol24limonene25citral30parfum

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.