
Brightening Eye Cream 4 Percent Vitamin C 15ml
Ingredient Analysis
- Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
- Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
- Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Rich plant emollients Generally gentle
- Niacinamide Barrier support & even tone Generally gentle
- Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
- Silica Texture & oil absorption All skin types
- CI 77891 Mineral UV filter & colourant Generally gentle
- Isohexadecane Lightweight emollient & spreadability All skin types
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
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- Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
- Caffeine Antioxidant & de-puffing Generally gentle
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite Shimmer & colourant Generally gentle
- Propylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
- Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
- Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
- Chlorphenesin Preservative All skin types
- Polysorbate 80 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
- Ascorbyl Glucoside Antioxidant & brightening Generally gentle
- Triethanolamine pH adjuster All skin types
- CI 77492 Mineral colourant Generally gentle
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
- Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
- Adenosine Smoothing & anti-wrinkle Generally gentle
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
- Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
- Mica Shimmer & colourant Generally gentle
- Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
- Musa Paradisiaca Fruit Juice Plant extracts Generally gentle
- Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
- Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
- Sodium Benzoate Preservative All skin types
- Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate Cleansing agents All skin types
- Lactic Acid Gentle AHA exfoliant Sensitive skin caution
- Tin Oxide Shimmer & colourant Generally gentle
- Potassium Sorbate Preservative All skin types
- Aluminum Hydroxide Coating & texture aid Generally gentle
Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.
Common questions
Is Garnier Brightening Eye Cream 4 Percent Vitamin C fragrance-free?
Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients. Garnier also describes it as fragrance-free.
Does Garnier Brightening Eye Cream 4 Percent Vitamin C contain alcohol?
No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.
Is Garnier Brightening Eye Cream 4 Percent Vitamin C safe for fungal acne?
It contains 3 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (sorbitan oleate); polysorbates (polysorbate 80); plant oils & butters (prunus armeniaca kernel oil). How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.
Is Garnier Brightening Eye Cream 4 Percent Vitamin C suitable for sensitive skin?
Its ingredient list avoids the most common irritants: no fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol or strong exfoliating acids are listed. Reactions are individual, so patch-test anything new.
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