Garnier ageless white booster serum

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua/Water
2. Glycerin
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Dimethicone
5. Niacinamide
6. Alcohol
7. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
8. Ascorbyl Glucoside
9. Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
10. C13-14 Isoparaffin
11. Tocopheryl Acetate
12. Tocopherol
13. Sodium Citrate
14. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
15. Sodium Hyaluronate
16. Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
17. Sodium Benzoate
18. Stearic Acid
19. Phenoxyethanol
20. Adenosine
21. Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine
22. Faex Extract/Yeast Extract
23. Stearyl Alcohol
24. PEG-100 Stearate
25. Triethanolamine
26. Polyacrylamide
27. Palmitic Acid
28. Limonene
29. Xanthan Gum
30. Pentylene Glycol
31. Linalool
32. Benzyl Salicylate
33. Benzyl Alcohol
34. Oxothiazolidinecarboxylic Acid
35. Phospholipids
36. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
37. Parfum/Fragrance
38. Myristic Acid
39. Myristyl Alcohol
40. Geraniol
41. Disodium EDTA
42. Cetyl Alcohol
43. Potassium Hydroxide
44. Retinyl Palmitate
45. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract/Grape Seed Extract
46. Citral
47. Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract/Grape Fruit Extract
48. Citric Acid
49. Potassium Sorbate
50. Laureth-7
51. Glyceryl Stearate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains PEGContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Formulation view Biphasic serum featuring niacinamide, vit C derivatives, and silicones for glow and smoothness. Peptides and yeast extracts aid repair. Suited for lustrous skin. Factory note: Palmitic/myristic acids pose comedogenic risk; balance alcohol volatility with hydration.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeAlcohol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

ANTIOXIDANT

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Other ingredients

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic AcidC13-14 IsoparaffinTocopheryl AcetateTocopherolSodium CitrateHydrolyzed Soy ProteinSodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Lupine ProteinSodium BenzoateStearic AcidPhenoxyethanolAdenosineAcetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl ValylglycineFaex Extract/Yeast ExtractStearyl AlcoholPEG-100 StearateTriethanolaminePolyacrylamidePalmitic AcidLimoneneXanthan GumPentylene GlycolLinaloolBenzyl SalicylateBenzyl AlcoholOxothiazolidinecarboxylic AcidPhospholipidsCapryloyl Salicylic AcidParfum/FragranceMyristic AcidMyristyl AlcoholGeraniolDisodium EDTACetyl AlcoholPotassium HydroxideRetinyl PalmitateVitis Vinifera Seed Extract/Grape Seed ExtractCitralVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract/Grape Fruit ExtractCitric AcidPotassium SorbateLaureth-7Glyceryl Stearate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water

Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid

Non-ionic buffer to adjust pH around 5.5; commonly used at 0.1–0.5%

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein

Hydrolyzed lupine protein; negatively charged for antistatic effects in hair and skin conditioning, plant-derived with low allergenicity.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine

Peptide active for collagen support; requires aqueous stability, use cold-process

Faex Extract/Yeast Extract

Yeast extract with B-vitamins/repair properties; fermented product, monitor endotoxin/microbial load.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Oxothiazolidinecarboxylic Acid

Thiazolidine carboxylic acid derivative used for skin conditioning at low levels; check purity and solvent residues.

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Oil-soluble salicylic acid derivative for gentle pore unclogging; milder than BHA, suitable for daily acne care.

Parfum/Fragrance

Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.

Myristic Acid

Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.

Myristyl Alcohol

Long-chain fatty alcohol for emulsion stability and conditioning; slippery feel, low sensitization, common in creams.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract/Grape Seed Extract

Grape seed extract strong antioxidant (OPCs); water-soluble, pairs with lipid bases

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract/Grape Fruit Extract

Grape fruit extract containing antioxidant polyphenols; acts as auxiliary conditioner

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

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