Garnier Pure Active AHA + BHA + Charcoal Anti-Blemish Serum 30ml (1.0floz)
Serum

Garnier Pure Active AHA + BHA + Charcoal Anti-Blemish Serum 30ml (1.0floz)

Garnier
17Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
41% Natural47% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.4 — Suboptimal
5.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.4
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 5.4: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Salicylic Acid at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Salicylic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
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-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

41% natural47% synthetic
7 natural 2 unknown 8 synthetic

Based on 17 ingredients analyzed. 41% natural, 12% unknown and 47% synthetic.

Active ingredients3 actives

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity3:SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE
skin conditioning2:NIACINAMIDE, POLYGLYCERIN-10
humectant2:GLYCERIN, POLYGLYCERIN-10

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.