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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 and drying alcohol.

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI
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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 IsononanoateA light, silky oil-like ester made from a fatty alcohol and a branched fatty acid. It…
  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 GlycyrrhizateA plant-derived salt made from glycyrrhizic acid, a compound found in licorice root.…
  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-1Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation-made polymer, or long chain of sugar units, that…
  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 1Blue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…
  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.

Which ingredient rules does Garnier Pure Active Salicylic Fresh & Matte Hydrating Sorbet Cream pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and fungal acne (malassezia). Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycerin, Salicylic acid (BHA) and Centella asiatica.

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