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Garnier Vitamin C Serum

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Garnier

Vitamin C Serum

exfoliant · 30 ml · Skincare

Garnier Vitamin C Serum is free of essential oils, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 33-ingredient list, with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum/Fragrance. (F.I.L. Z70046241/1)), labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool, Geraniol) and drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat).

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

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom · Germany · France · Spain · Netherlands · Poland · Sweden

Key ingredients in Vitamin C Serum

  • Niacinamide

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

  • Hyaluronic acid

    A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

  • Vitamin C

    An antioxidant that brightens and evens tone.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1WaterAqua 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. 3Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  4. 4Dipropylene GlycolDipropylene glycol is a clear liquid that works as a solvent and a humectant, meaning…
  5. 5Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
  6. 6NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
  7. 7PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Sodium Glycerin
  8. 8Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
  9. 9Isononyl Isononanoate
  10. 10Ascorbyl Glucoside
  11. 11Citrus Limon Fruit Extract / Lemon Fruit Extract
  12. 12Potassium HydroxidePotassium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used to raise pH and help make soap from fatty…
  13. 132-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine
  14. 14Hyaluronate
  15. 15Sodium Thiosulfate
  16. 16SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
  17. 17Adenosine
  18. 18Phenylethyl Resorcinol
  19. 19Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
  20. 20Hydrogenated LecithinHydrogenated Lecithin is a plant-derived, fat-like mixture that helps oil and water…
  21. 21Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  22. 22Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent, a salt made from glutamic acid,…
  23. 23Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
  24. 24Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  25. 25Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
  26. 26Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  27. 27ChlorphenesinChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative that mainly keeps mold and yeast from growing…
  28. 28CI 15510 / Orange 4
  29. 29CI 19140/Yellow 5A synthetic yellow dye, also called FD&C Yellow No. 5 or tartrazine, used to give a…
  30. 30LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  31. 31GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  32. 32LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  33. 33Parfum/Fragrance. (F.I.L. Z70046241/1)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3600542433266, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance. (F.I.L. Z70046241/1) (#33)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLinalool (#30), Geraniol (#31), Limonene (#32)
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol Denat (#3)
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 Vitamin C Serum fragrance-free?

No. Garnier Vitamin C Serum contains Parfum/Fragrance. (F.I.L. Z70046241/1) (ingredient 33 of 33).

Does Garnier Vitamin C Serum contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

What is Garnier Vitamin C Serum 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, Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin and Salicylic acid (BHA).

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