Garnier Pure Active Salicylic Purifying Gentle Cleanser 250ml (8.45floz)
Exfoliant

Garnier Pure Active Salicylic Purifying Gentle Cleanser 250ml (8.45floz)

Garnier
25Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
36% Natural52% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
GlycerinEXCELLENTSODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATEEXCELLENTCoco Betaine (Mild Surfactant)GOODMild Surfactant (SCI)GOODSaltEXCELLENTVitamin B3 (Niacinamide)EXCELLENT

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 3.6 — Suboptimal
3.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.6
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 3.6: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Glycolic Acid at pH 3.6: optimal range (3–4)
Salicylic Acid at pH 3.6: optimal range (3–4)
Niacinamide at pH 3.6 is below the ideal range (5–7).
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
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

36% natural52% synthetic
9 natural 3 unknown 13 synthetic

Based on 25 ingredients analyzed. 36% natural, 12% unknown and 52% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity6:SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CITRIC ACID
surfactant - cleansing4:SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, COCO-BETAINE, PEG-55 PROPYLENE GLYCOL OLEATE, COCONUT ACID
cleansing3:SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, COCO-BETAINE, COCONUT ACID

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.