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Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Updated on: 18/11/2025
Vitamin C Brightening Serum
36
Total Ingredients
analysed
22 of 36
Skin-Safe
low risk
6 of 36
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
0 of 36
Potential Pore-Clogging
comedogenic risk

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Contains Niacinamide and Vitamin C. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk

Potential Irritants

7 flagged

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garnier skin active Vitamin C Brightening Serum comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Vitamin C Brightening Serum appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 36 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is Garnier skin active a good skincare brand?

Garnier skin active makes products such as Vitamin C Brightening Serum that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Garnier skin active.

Is Garnier skin active Vitamin C Brightening Serum safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Vitamin C Brightening Serum may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 9 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/linalool" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Linalool</a> and <a href="/ingredient/geraniol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Geraniol</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Garnier skin active Vitamin C Brightening Serum clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Vitamin C Brightening Serum is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 36 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes Garnier skin active Vitamin C Brightening Serum?

This product is from Garnier skin active. See more products from Garnier skin active.

What are the ingredients in Garnier skin active Vitamin C Brightening Serum?

Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains 36 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a>, <a href="/ingredient/alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/dipropylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Dipropylene Glycol</a> and <a href="/ingredient/butylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butylene Glycol</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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