Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“A nourishing, everyday cream that envelops the skin in a radiant glow, Garnier’s Vitamin C Brightening Day Cream smooths, revitalises and moisturises.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, calcium pca.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“The velvety formula is supercharged with vitamin C, working to smooth the appearance of fine lines.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dicaprylyl ether~6.4–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlycerin~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPropanediol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateGlyceryl stearate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePentylene glycol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus grandis fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Calcium pca~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Calcium pcaGlyceryl stearate se~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seSodium phytate~0.45–0.7%
Arginine~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAlcohol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholAscorbyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSalicylic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidMica~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 77891~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholParfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl ether, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Propanediol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glyceryl stearate, Pentylene glycol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Calcium pca, Glyceryl stearate se, Sodium phytate, Arginine, Alcohol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Salicylic acid, Mica, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Unknown
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| GarnierVitamin C Brightening Day CreamYOUR PRODUCT | DECLEORWhite Magnolia Anti-Ageing Rosy Cream | Medipharma CosmeticsHaut in Balance Pigment/Age Spot Reducing Treatment Cream | SwisseVitamin B3 Blemish Controlling Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 89% | 89% |
| Price | $6.67 | $87.59+$80.92 | $27.50+$20.83 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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