Vitamin C* Brightening Cream Cleanser

cleanser · 250 ml · Skincare

Garnier Vitamin C* Brightening Cream Cleanser is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 16-ingredient list, with glycerin and vitamin C. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool, Limonene) and sulfates (Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate. Glycol Distearate).

Contains fragrance
No essential oils
Contains labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Contains sulfates
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Vitamin C* Brightening Cream Cleanser

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Vitamin C
An antioxidant that brightens and evens tone.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate. Glycol DistearateSulfates
4Triethyl CitrateTriethyl Citrate is the ethyl ester of citric acid, a clear, oily liquid. It is mainly…
5PEG-55 Propylene Glycol OleateA nonionic surfactant, a cleansing molecule with no electrical charge, that helps oil…
6Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
7Sodium Hydroxide. Coco-Betaine. Ascorbyl Glucoside
8Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
9Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
10Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
11Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
12Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…
13LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
14LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
15Parfum / FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
16(Fil. Z70034188/1)

Source: Garnier product page, www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/skin-care/skin-active/garnier-vitamin-c-b, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum / Fragrance (#15)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Linalool (#13), Limonene (#14)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	Contains	Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate. Glycol Distearate (#3)
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 Vitamin C* Brightening Cream Cleanser fragrance-free?

No. Garnier Vitamin C* Brightening Cream Cleanser contains Parfum / Fragrance (ingredient 15 of 16).

Does Garnier Vitamin C* Brightening Cream Cleanser contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate. Glycol Distearate). Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Garnier Vitamin C* Brightening Cream Cleanser pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Vitamin C.