Garnier

Micellar Vitamin C Water Gentle Face Cleanser & Makeup Remover Brightening Formula, 400ml

Name: Garnier Micellar Vitamin C Water Gentle Face Cleanser & Makeup Remover Brightening Formula, 400ml
Brand: Garnier

400ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingContains fragrance

Key ingredientsVitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Salicylic Acid, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

OverallThis Garnier micellar water features vitamin C (brightening), salicylic acid (exfoliating, pore-clearing) and panthenol (soothing). It contains added fragrance and drying alcohol high in the list.

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Ingredient Analysis

13 of 15 ingredients identifiedContains fragranceContains drying alcohol

Key ingredients

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)Salicylic Acid Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Full ingredient list (15) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua/Water Solvent & base Generally gentle
Hexylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Alcohol Denat. Solvent & texture aid Potential irritant
Poloxamer 184
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Ascorbyl Glucoside Antioxidant & brightening Generally gentle
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Cleansing agents All skin types
Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types

Show the other 5 ingredients · 2 with a caution note

Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Panthenol Soothing humectant Generally gentle
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Myrtrimonium Bromide
Parfum/Fragrance Scent additive Potential irritant

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 Micellar Vitamin C Water Gentle Face Cleanser & Makeup Remover Brightening Formula fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum/Fragrance") is the 15th of 15 ingredients.

Does Garnier Micellar Vitamin C Water Gentle Face Cleanser & Makeup Remover Brightening Formula contain alcohol?

Yes. Alcohol denat., a drying alcohol, is the 4th of 15 ingredients, high enough to be a main ingredient. It makes products feel light and dry quickly, but can dry out or irritate sensitive skin.

Is Garnier Micellar Vitamin C Water Gentle Face Cleanser & Makeup Remover Brightening Formula safe for fungal acne?

It contains one ingredient that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil). How much it matters 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.