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Garnier Pure Active Salicylic Fresh & Matte Hydrating Sorbet Cream

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Garnier

Pure Active Salicylic Fresh & Matte Hydrating Sorbet Cream

exfoliant · 85 ml · Skincare

Garnier Pure Active Salicylic Fresh & Matte Hydrating Sorbet Cream is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 21-ingredient list, with niacinamide, glycerin and salicylic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum / Fragrance) and drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Pure Active Salicylic Fresh & Matte Hydrating Sorbet Cream

  • Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

  • Centella asiatica

    A soothing plant extract popular for irritated skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

21 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Aqua / WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  3. 3NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
  4. 4Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  5. 5Cetearyl Isononanoate
  6. 6Sodium Carbomer
  7. 7Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
  8. 8Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  9. 9Silica SilylateSilica Silylate is fine silica powder treated to repel water. It mainly thickens…
  10. 10Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
  11. 11Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  12. 12Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
  13. 13Biosaccharide Gum-1
  14. 14Latic Acid
  15. 15MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
  16. 16Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  17. 17Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
  18. 18Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  19. 19CI 19140 / Yellow 5A synthetic yellow dye, also called FD&C Yellow No. 5 or tartrazine, used to give a…
  20. 20CI 42090 / Blue 1
  21. 21Parfum / FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Garnier product page, www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/skin-care/sorbet/salicylic-sorbet, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum / Fragrance (#21)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol Denat (#4)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Garnier Pure Active Salicylic Fresh & Matte Hydrating Sorbet Cream fragrance-free?

No. Garnier Pure Active Salicylic Fresh & Matte Hydrating Sorbet Cream contains Parfum / Fragrance (ingredient 21 of 21).

Does Garnier Pure Active Salicylic Fresh & Matte Hydrating Sorbet Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Garnier Pure Active Salicylic Fresh & Matte Hydrating Sorbet Cream good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and fungal acne (malassezia): it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycerin, Salicylic acid (BHA) and Centella asiatica.

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