garnier Skinactive Pure Active Intensive Scrub
garnier Garnier Skinactive Pure Active Intensive Scrub lists 35 ingredients on its label, 31 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua/Water
- Glycerin
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Stearic Acid
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Palmitic Acid
- Steareth-21
- Perlite
- Salicylic Acid
- Coco- Betaine
- Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
- Ci 19140/Yellow 5
- Ci 42090/Blue 1
- Ci 77007/Ultramarines
- Copper Pca
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
- Menthol
- Myristic Acid
- Myristyl Alcohol
- Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate
- Polysorbate 60
- Propylene Glycol
- Silica
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sorbitol
- Stearyl Alcohol
- T-Butyl Alcohol
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
- Zinc Gluconate
- Parfum/Fragrance
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains sulfatesContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Paste scrub combining salicylic acid and oil-soluble derivatives for gentle exfoliation. Perlite and silica offer physical texture; polyols provide hydration. Suitable for oily or rough skin. Formulators note that high surfactant and acid compatibility requires strict pH control to prevent excessive dryness.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl AlcoholPalmitic Acid
- CLEANSING
- Stearic AcidSodium Laureth Sulfate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- ABSORBENT
- Perlite
Other ingredients
Steareth-21Salicylic AcidCoco- BetaineAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateCapryloyl Salicylic AcidCi 19140/Yellow 5Ci 42090/Blue 1Ci 77007/UltramarinesCopper PcaHydrogenated Castor OilHydrogenated Jojoba OilMentholMyristic AcidMyristyl AlcoholPentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene PhosphonatePolysorbate 60Propylene GlycolSilicaSodium ChlorideSodium HydroxideSorbitolStearyl AlcoholT-Butyl AlcoholTetrasodium EDTAVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractZinc GluconateParfum/Fragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Steareth-21 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Perlite | ABSORBENT, BULKING | 0 · – | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coco- Betaine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ci 19140/Yellow 5 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 42090/Blue 1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 77007/Ultramarines | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Copper Pca | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil | ABRASIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Myristic Acid | PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Myristyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| T-Butyl Alcohol | DENATURANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Zinc Gluconate | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/24 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
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
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- Steareth-21
- Not decoded yet
- Perlite
- Inorganic porous material used as an absorbent and bulking agent; avoid dust inhalation.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Coco- Betaine
- Not decoded yet
- Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Cationic water-soluble polymer; stabilizer and conditioner, test compatibility with anions
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
- Oil-soluble salicylic acid derivative for gentle pore unclogging; milder than BHA, suitable for daily acne care.
- Ci 19140/Yellow 5
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 42090/Blue 1
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 77007/Ultramarines
- Inorganic blue pigment; hydration can affect solubility in acidic matrices
- Copper Pca
- Copper PCA chelating agent and humectant; added in trace amounts (0.01-0.1%) to stabilize formulation and supply copper ions.
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity
- Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
- Hydrogenated jojoba oil, emollient; lower comedogenicity than native oil
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- 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.
- Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate
- Strong chelator preventing metal ion interference; typically used <0.1%; high levels may affect viscosity control.
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- T-Butyl Alcohol
- Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
- Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data
- Zinc Gluconate
- Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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