garnier SkinActive BB Cream Anti-Aging

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. Water
2. Dimethicone
3. Glycerin
4. Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
5. Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
6. Propanediol
7. Stearic Acid
8. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
9. Palmitic Acid
10. PEG-100 Stearate
11. Glyceryl Stearate
12. PEG-20 Stearate
13. Stearyl Alcohol
14. Beeswax
15. Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
16. Phenoxyethanol
17. Fragrance
18. Tocopheryl Acetate
19. Isohexadecane
20. Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
21. Caprylyl Glycol
22. Propylene Glycol
23. Dimethiconol
24. Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract
25. Polysorbate 80
26. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
27. Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
28. Disodium EDTA
29. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
30. Linalool
31. Benzyl Salicylate
32. Limonene
33. Cinnamic Acid
34. Phloroglucinol Trimethyl Ether
35. Benzyl Alcohol
36. Geraniol
37. Citral
38. Titanium Dioxide
39. Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains parabensContains essential oilsContains alcohol

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

SOLVENT

Propanediol

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Other ingredients

Palmitic AcidPEG-100 StearateGlyceryl StearatePEG-20 StearateStearyl AlcoholBeeswaxAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerPhenoxyethanolFragranceTocopheryl AcetateIsohexadecaneHydroxypropyl TetrahydropyrantriolCaprylyl GlycolPropylene GlycolDimethiconolVigna Aconitifolia Seed ExtractPolysorbate 80Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium Cocoyl GlutamateDisodium EDTAHydrolyzed Soy ProteinLinaloolBenzyl SalicylateLimoneneCinnamic AcidPhloroglucinol Trimethyl EtherBenzyl AlcoholGeraniolCitralTitanium DioxideIron Oxides

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Dimethicone

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

Glycerin

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

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Plant oil for emollience and nutrition; contains proteins that may cause sensitivity, use caution in sensitive skin

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

Rice bran oil rich in oryzanol and linoleic acid for conditioning; moderate comedogenic rating, mind oxidative stability.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Palmitic Acid

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

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PEG-20 Stearate

PEG-20 stearate emulsifier/cleanser, 0.5–2%; PEG-class potential allergen/dioxane residue risk.

Stearyl Alcohol

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

Beeswax

Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol

Antioxidant and skin conditioning agent; effective at low levels, test for sensitivity.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract

Vigna aconitifolia seed extract; botanical conditioner; limited data, use at low levels

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.

Disodium EDTA

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

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

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

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.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Cinnamic Acid

Skin conditioning and fragrance agent, used at trace levels for texture and scent, photosensitive at high levels

Phloroglucinol Trimethyl Ether

Not decoded yet

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Geraniol

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

Citral

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

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