Garnier Vitamin C+ Brightening Serum 30ml (1.01floz)
Serum

Garnier Vitamin C+ Brightening Serum 30ml (1.01floz)

Garnier
27Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Mod. Allergens3 fragrance allergens
59% Natural30% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.7 — Ineffective
5.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.7
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.7: optimal range (5–7)
Salicylic Acid at pH 5.7: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

59% natural30% synthetic
16 natural 3 unknown 8 synthetic

Based on 27 ingredients analyzed. 59% natural, 11% unknown and 30% synthetic.

Active ingredients3 actives
Fragrance3 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning4:NIACINAMIDE, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
type of chemical entity4:SODIUM HYALURONATE, SILICA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GERANIOL
humectant3:GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PEG/PPG/POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL-8/5/3 GLYCERIN

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.