Garnier

Vitamin C Brightening Day Cream Boost Glow 50ml

Name: Garnier Vitamin C Brightening Day Cream Boost Glow 50ml
Brand: Garnier

50ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingContains fragrance

Key ingredientsVitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Salicylic Acid, Amino Acids

OverallVitamin C Brightening Day Cream Boost Glow is a moisturiser from Garnier built around vitamin C (brightening), salicylic acid (exfoliating, pore-clearing) and amino acids (hydrating). It contains added fragrance.

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Ingredient Analysis

34 of 37 ingredients identifiedContains fragranceContains drying alcohol

Key ingredients

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)Salicylic Acid Amino Acids

Full ingredient list (37) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Dicaprylyl ether Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Caprylic/capric triglyceride Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Cetearyl alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil Rich plant emollients Generally gentle
Propanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Glyceryl stearate citrate
Glyceryl stearate Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
Pentylene glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types

Show the other 27 ingredients · 13 with a caution note

Argania spinosa kernel oil Rich plant emollients Generally gentle
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
Citrus paradisi fruit extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Calcium PCA
Glyceryl stearate SE Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
Sodium phytate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Arginine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Alcohol Solvent & texture aid Potential irritant
Ascorbyl glucoside Antioxidant & brightening Generally gentle
Citric acid pH adjuster All skin types
Xanthan gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Salicylic acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Mica Shimmer & colourant Generally gentle
CI 77891 Mineral UV filter & colourant Generally gentle
Linalool Fragrance components Can sensitise
Linalyl acetate Fragrance components Can sensitise
Geraniol Fragrance components Can sensitise
Pinene Fragrance components Can sensitise
Limonene Fragrance components Can sensitise
Citral Fragrance components Can sensitise
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes Scent additive Potential irritant
Citrus aurantium peel oil Scent & botanical character Can sensitise
Citrus limon peel oil Scent & botanical character Can sensitise
Carvone Fragrance components Can sensitise
Benzyl alcohol Preservative All skin types
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 Vitamin C Brightening Day Cream Boost Glow fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes") is the 32nd of 37 ingredients.

Does Garnier Vitamin C Brightening Day Cream Boost Glow contain alcohol?

Yes. Alcohol, a drying alcohol, is the 18th of 37 ingredients, lower down the list, so it is likely a smaller amount. It also contains cetearyl alcohol: a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens the formula and isn't drying.

Is Garnier Vitamin C Brightening Day Cream Boost Glow safe for fungal acne?

It contains 5 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (glyceryl stearate citrate, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate se); plant oils & butters (simmondsia chinensis seed oil, argania spinosa 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.