What are the key ingredients in SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30?

SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30 contains 42 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Glycerin, Silica, Dimethicone, Peg-100 Stearate, and more.

Does SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30 contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30 contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Parfum, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30 rated?

Safety ratings for SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30 are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/garnier-skinactive-face-moisturizer-with-vitamin-c-spf-30.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30 are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/garnier-skinactive-face-moisturizer-with-vitamin-c-spf-30.

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SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30

Updated on: 12/10/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

28 of 42

Skin-Safe

low risk

7 of 42

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

2 of 42

Potential Pore-Clogging

+1 moderate pore-clogging

About this product

42 ingredients

7 potential irritant

2 pore-clogging

Contains Salicylic Acid. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. 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: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Silica

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Volume Builder Cloudiness Creator Thickness Regulator +3

Dimethicone

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener Defensive Shield +1

Peg-100 Stearate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant

Glyceryl Stearate

Comedogenic: Moderate risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Emulsion Stabilizer

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Anti-Aging Protector

Benzyl Alcohol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +1

Benzyl Salicylate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

UV Protector for Products Fragrance Provider

Butylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +2

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer

Caprylyl Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Hair Softener Odor Neutralizer +1

Citral

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Taste Enhancer Scent Provider

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator

Dipropylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver +1

Disodium EDTA

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Metal Ion Binder

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Geraniol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Revitalizer

Limonene

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver Odor Neutralizer

Linalool

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer

Myristic Acid

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Cloudiness Creator Cleansing Surfactant Fragrance Provider +1

Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract

Safety: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Revitalizer

Palmitic Acid

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Phenoxyethanol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Phenylethyl Resorcinol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Anti-Aging Protector

Sodium Hyaluronate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet

Sodium Hydroxide

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent

Sodium Palmitoyl Proline

Skin Enhancer

Steareth-100

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Gel Structure Builder

Stearic Acid

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover +3

T-Butyl Alcohol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Fragrance Provider Alcohol Treatment Agent Ingredient Dissolver

Tocopherol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator Anti-Aging Protector +1

Xanthan Gum

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Gel Structure Builder +4

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Homosalate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Ray Absorber Scent Provider

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Octocrylene

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products UV Ray Absorber

Vitamin E

Avobenzone

Octisalate

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
03 Silica	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Volume Builder Cloudiness Creator +4
04 Dimethicone	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener +2
05 Peg-100 Stearate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant
06 Glyceryl Stearate	C 3 Comedogenic: Moderate risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant
07 Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Emulsion Stabilizer
08 Ascorbyl Glucoside	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Anti-Aging Protector
09 Benzyl Alcohol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Fragrance Provider +2
10 Benzyl Salicylate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	UV Protector for Products Fragrance Provider
11 Butylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +3
12 Capryloyl Salicylic Acid	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer
13 Caprylyl Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +2
14 Citral	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Taste Enhancer +1
15 Dicaprylyl Carbonate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener
16 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator
17 Dipropylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +2
18 Disodium EDTA	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Metal Ion Binder
19 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
20 Geraniol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Revitalizer
21 Limonene	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1
22 Linalool	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer
23 Myristic Acid	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Cloudiness Creator Cleansing Surfactant +2
24 Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Revitalizer
25 Palmitic Acid	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant
26 Phenoxyethanol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
27 Phenylethyl Resorcinol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Anti-Aging Protector
28 Sodium Hyaluronate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet
29 Sodium Hydroxide	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent
30 Sodium Palmitoyl Proline		Skin Enhancer
31 Steareth-100	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Gel Structure Builder
32 Stearic Acid	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant +4
33 T-Butyl Alcohol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Fragrance Provider Alcohol Treatment Agent +1
34 Tocopherol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +2
35 Xanthan Gum	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +5
36 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
37 Homosalate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Ray Absorber +1
38 Ethylhexyl Salicylate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
39 Octocrylene	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Sunscreen Agent UV Protector for Products +1
40 Vitamin E		N/A
41 Avobenzone		N/A
42 Octisalate		N/A

Potential Irritants

6 flagged

Benzyl Alcohol Citral Parfum Geraniol Limonene Linalool

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Is Garnier SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30 comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30 appears to be comedogenic. It contains 2 ingredient s with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/myristic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristic Acid</a> and <a href="/ingredient/palmitic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Palmitic Acid</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is Garnier a good skincare brand?

Garnier is a French cosmetics brand founded in 1904 by Alfred Amour Garnier. The brand initially focused on haircare products and later expanded into skincare and personal care. Garnier produces cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreens, and haircare products. It is now owned by L'Oréal. Garnier makes products such as SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30 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.

Is Garnier SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30 safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30 may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 8 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/benzyl-salicylate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzyl Salicylate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/citral" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citral</a> and <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</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 SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30 clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30 contains 3 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/glyceryl-stearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glyceryl Stearate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/myristic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristic Acid</a> and <a href="/ingredient/palmitic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Palmitic Acid</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Garnier SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30?

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

What are the ingredients in Garnier SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30?

SkinActive Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C SPF 30 contains 42 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/silica" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Silica</a>, <a href="/ingredient/dimethicone" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Dimethicone</a> and <a href="/ingredient/peg-100-stearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Peg-100 Stearate</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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