Garnier Vitamin C Serum for Face

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
Exfoliation
Anti-aging
+1 more

KEY INGREDIENTS

niacinamide
salicylic acid
adenosine
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
sodium hyaluronate
Vitamin E
glycerin
peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin
phenylethyl resorcinol
+5 more

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Garnier Vitamin C Serum for Face, Anti-Dark Spots & Brightening Serum, 3.5% Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid & Lemon Extract, Brightening Serum For Dull, Tired Skin

Price as of 7/1/2022 3:36 GMT. More info

£8.03

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Size: 30 ml

Vitamin C Serum for Face

$11.10

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Size: 30 ml

Vitamin C Serum for Face

£11.99

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Size: 30 ml

Vitamin C Serum for Face

Can the product deliver on its promises?

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Our serum is proven to help reduce the appearance of acne scars & pigmentation."

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
salicylic acid	HIGH

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Our serum is proven to help reduce the appearance of acne scars & pigmentation."

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: phenylethyl resorcinol.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
phenylethyl resorcinol	MEDIUM
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid	MEDIUM

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What does the product description say?

"Salicylic Acid – a gentle exfoliator of dead skin cells."

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WIMJ summary for exfoliation

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Follow up with Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF Face Moisturiser to help defend the skin further against free radical damage & protect against UVA/UBVB rays LEAPING BUNNY APPROVED."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
niacinamide	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: adenosine.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
adenosine	MEDIUM
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
Exfoliation

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 68/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
alcohol
hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.2% - 6.2%
alcohol 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	3.7% - 5.5%
dipropylene glycol Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying	2.5% - 3.8%
butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	2% - 3%
niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture	1.6% - 2.5%
peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin	1.4% - 2.1%
hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid Used to regulate product's pH	1.3% - 1.9%
bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture	1% - 1.5%
isononyl isononanoate Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness	0.85% - 1.25%
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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	0.45% - 1.1%
citrus junos fruit extract Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity	0.35% - 0.85%
citrus limon fruit extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity	0.3% - 0.75%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.2% - 0.75%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.7%
adenosine Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin	0.15% - 0.7%
phenylethyl resorcinol Might help reduce hyperpigmentation in skin and help neutralize free radicals	0.2% - 0.7%
ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.15% - 0.6%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.15% - 0.55%
hydrogenated lecithin Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.	0.15% - 0.5%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.1% - 0.45%
maltodextrin Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil	0.1% - 0.5%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.1% - 0.4%
oxothiazolidinecarboxylic acid	0.1% - 0.4%
tocopherol 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	0.1% - 0.4%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	0.1% - 0.4%
salicylic acid 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)	0.1% - 0.4%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.4%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.3%
geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.3%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.05% - 0.3%
benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.25%
benzyl salicylate A fragrance. Is a likely irritant	0.05% - 0.2%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.05% - 0.15%
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Key ingredients	niacinamide salicylic acid +7 more	Common: niacinamide salicylic acid +3 more Other: azelaic acid potassium azeloyl diglycinate +10 more	Common: niacinamide salicylic acid +3 more Other: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid sodium acetylated hyaluronate +1 more	Common: niacinamide salicylic acid +4 more Other: glycolic acid gluconolactone +23 more	Common: salicylic acid niacinamide +3 more Other: glycolic acid urea +12 more	Common: salicylic acid niacinamide +3 more Other: nonapeptide-1 bakuchiol +10 more	Common: salicylic acid niacinamide +2 more Other: oligopeptide-1 glycolic acid +13 more	Common: niacinamide salicylic acid +2 more Other: caffeine hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol	Common: niacinamide salicylic acid +2 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate arbutin	Common: niacinamide salicylic acid +2 more Other: dimethicone dimethiconol	Common: niacinamide salicylic acid +3 more Other: glycolic acid panthenol +2 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? phenylethyl resorcinol Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus junos fruit extract Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	lonicera caprifolium flower extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 stearate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? glycine soja seed extract Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethyl hexanediol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? synthetic fluorphlogopite Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? agar Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +11 more	butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? polyvinyl alcohol Has skin benefit? tamarindus indica seed gum Has skin benefit? caprylyl/capryl glucoside Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? sorbitan laurate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? steareth-21 Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? tamarindus indica seed gum Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +40 more	parfum Has skin benefit? raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? microcitrus australasica fruit extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? benzyl glycol Has skin benefit? peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? polygonum cuspidatum root extract Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? tartaric acid Has skin benefit? +18 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? rosa canina fruit oil Has skin benefit? mandelic acid Has skin benefit? o-cymen-5-ol Has skin benefit? acetyl tributyl citrate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? bakuchiol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed royal jelly protein Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? o-cymen-5-ol Has skin benefit? ppg-26-buteth-26 Has skin benefit? tartaric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? acacia senegal gum Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caffeine Has skin benefit? +11 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? arbutin Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +4 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? gaultheria procumbens leaf extract Has skin benefit? actinidia chinensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? arnica montana flower extract Has skin benefit? alchemilla vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? ananas sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +34 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +114 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? mandelic acid Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? betula platyphylla japonica juice Has skin benefit? +29 more