Garnier

Skinactive Vitamin C 2in1 Brightening Serum Cream SPF25 50ml

Name: Garnier Skinactive Vitamin C 2in1 Brightening Serum Cream SPF25 50ml
Brand: Garnier

50ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingContains fragrance

Key ingredientsHyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Adenosine

OverallThis Garnier serum with SPF 25 features hyaluronic acid (hydrating), vitamin C (brightening) and adenosine (smoothing). It contains added fragrance. Its sun protection combines mineral and chemical UV filters.

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Ingredient Analysis

40 of 41 ingredients identifiedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)Adenosine

Full ingredient list (41) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Ethylhexyl Salicylate Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Triethanolamine pH adjuster All skin types
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Octyldodecanol Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Isopropyl Isostearate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle

Show the other 31 ingredients · 6 with a caution note

Cetyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Behenyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Tin Oxide Shimmer & colourant Generally gentle
Stearic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter & colourant Generally gentle
Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Cetearyl Glucoside Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch Oil absorption & mattifying Generally gentle
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Silica Texture & oil absorption All skin types
Myristic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Palmitic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Adenosine Smoothing & anti-wrinkle Generally gentle
Ascorbyl Glucoside Antioxidant & brightening Generally gentle
Hydroxyacetophenone Preservative All skin types
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Chlorphenesin Preservative All skin types
Mica Shimmer & colourant Generally gentle
CI 77891 Mineral UV filter & colourant Generally gentle
Linalool Fragrance components Can sensitise
Geraniol Fragrance components Can sensitise
Limonene Fragrance components Can sensitise
Citronellol Fragrance components Can sensitise
Parfum 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 Skinactive Vitamin C 2in1 Brightening Serum Cream SPF25 fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 41st of 41 ingredients.

Does Garnier Skinactive Vitamin C 2in1 Brightening Serum Cream SPF25 contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetyl alcohol and behenyl alcohol: fatty alcohols that soften and thicken the formula and aren't drying.

Is Garnier Skinactive Vitamin C 2in1 Brightening Serum Cream SPF25 safe for fungal acne?

It contains 5 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty acids (stearic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid); fatty-acid esters & glycerides (isopropyl isostearate, peg-100 stearate). 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.