Vitamin C* Serum Cream

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1. 163 - Ingredients: Aqua
2. 2Ethylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Salicylate is an oil-soluble UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet B rays and…Chemical UV filters
3. 3DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
4. 4Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidA water-soluble UV filter used in sunscreens. It absorbs UVB rays and helps protect…Chemical UV filters
5. 5Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Tria Zine
6. 6Triethanol Amine
7. 7But Yl M E T H O X Y D I B E N Z O Y L M E T H A N E
8. 8OctyldodecanolOctyldodecanol is a light, branched fatty alcohol used as an emollient. Its main job is…
9. 9Isopropyl Isostearate
10. 10Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
11. 11Behenyl AlcoholBehenyl alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol, a waxy solid that softens skin and hair…
12. 12Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
13. 13Tin OxideTin Oxide is a fine white powder made of tin and oxygen. Its main job is to add opacity…
14. 14Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
15. 15Titanium DioxideTitanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…
16. 16Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
17. 17Cetearyl GlucosideA plant-derived emulsifier made from cetearyl alcohol and glucose, a sugar. Its main…
18. 18PEG-100 Stearate
19. 19Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
20. 20Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
21. 21Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateA mild emulsifier and cleansing agent made from a fatty acid and an amino acid. It…
22. 22SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
23. 23Myristic AcidMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid from plant oils like coconut and palm kernel.…
24. 24Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
25. 25Adenosine
26. 26Ascorbyl Glucoside
27. 27HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
28. 28Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
29. 29Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
30. 30Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
31. 31Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
32. 32ChlorphenesinChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative that mainly keeps mold and yeast from growing…
33. 33MicaMica is a group of shiny minerals that break into thin, flat plates. In cosmetics it…
34. 34CI 77891 / Titanium DioxideTitanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…
35. 35LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
36. 36GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
37. 37LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
38. 38CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
39. 39Parfum / 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/vitamin-c/vitamin-c-serum-cream, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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