Skin Active

micellar water · 400 ml · Skincare

Garnier Skin Active is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 12-ingredient list, with glycerin and salicylic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: none. It clears all 12 ingredient flags we check.

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

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Key ingredients in Skin Active

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Salicylic acid (BHA)
An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Hexylene GlycolHexylene Glycol is a clear, colorless liquid that mixes with both water and oil-loving…
3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4Poloxamer 184
5Rosa Damascena Flower Water
6PPG-26-Buteth-26A mild, nonionic cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix, so washes can lift away…
7PEG-40 Disodium EDTA
8PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
9Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
10Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
11Myrtrimonium Hydrogenated Castor Oil
12ArginineArginine is an amino acid, one of the natural building blocks of proteins. In hair…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3600542326452, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Garnier Skin Active fragrance-free?

Yes. Garnier Skin Active lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Garnier Skin Active contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Garnier Skin Active pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Salicylic acid (BHA).