Garnier

Brightening Serum 4% Vitaminc C Niacinamide & Salicylic Acid Anti Dark Spots 30ml

Name: Garnier Brightening Serum 4% Vitaminc C Niacinamide & Salicylic Acid Anti Dark Spots 30ml
Brand: Garnier

30ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingContains fragrance

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Hyaluronic Acid

OverallBrightening Serum 4% Vitaminc C Niacinamide & Salicylic Acid Anti Dark Spots is a serum from Garnier built around niacinamide (barrier-supporting), vitamin C (brightening) and hyaluronic acid (hydrating). It contains added fragrance and drying alcohol high in the list.

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Ingredient Analysis

28 of 33 ingredients identifiedContains fragranceContains drying alcoholContains added colour

Key ingredients

Niacinamide Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)Hyaluronic Acid

Full ingredient list (33) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Alcohol denat. Solvent & texture aid Potential irritant
Dipropylene glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Butylene glycol Humectant & solvent Generally gentle
Niacinamide Barrier support & even tone Generally gentle
PEG/PPG/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin
Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid
Isononyl isononanoate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Ascorbyl glucoside Antioxidant & brightening Generally gentle

Show the other 23 ingredients · 5 with a caution note

Citrus limon fruit extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Potassium hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
2-mercaptonicotinoyl glycine
Sodium hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Sodium thiosulfate
Silica Texture & oil absorption All skin types
Adenosine Smoothing & anti-wrinkle Generally gentle
Phenylethyl resorcinol
Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate Thickener & gel former All skin types
Hydrogenated lecithin Emollient & emulsifier Generally gentle
Caprylyl glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate Antioxidant preservative All skin types
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Xanthan gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Tocopheryl acetate Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Salicylic acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Chlorphenesin Preservative All skin types
CI 15510 Synthetic colourant All skin types
CI 19140 Synthetic colourant All skin types
Linalool Fragrance components Can sensitise
Geraniol Fragrance components Can sensitise
Limonene 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 Brightening Serum 4% Vitaminc C Niacinamide & Salicylic Acid Anti Dark Spots fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 33rd of 33 ingredients.

Does Garnier Brightening Serum 4% Vitaminc C Niacinamide & Salicylic Acid Anti Dark Spots contain alcohol?

Yes. Alcohol denat., a drying alcohol, is the 3rd of 33 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 Brightening Serum 4% Vitaminc C Niacinamide & Salicylic Acid Anti Dark Spots safe for fungal acne?

None of the ingredients usually flagged for fungal acne are listed: fatty acids with 11–24 carbons and their esters, polysorbates, plant oils and butters, or ferments. 5 of its ingredients aren't in our glossary yet, so check those yourself. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.