Garnier Fresh & Matte Salicylic Acid Gel Face Moisturizer: Dermatocare review
Garnier Fresh & Matte Salicylic Acid Gel Face Moisturizer is suitable for oily, non-sensitive skin types with Blackheads/Pores or Red pimples. It has Niacinamide with brightening, anti-acne and antioxidant actives.
Overview
Skin type Oily
Skin concern Blackheads/Pores, Red pimples
Specs Affordable, Not Fragrance Free, INCI Listed on Website
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Barrier repair: Niacinamide
- Hydrating: Glycerin
- Antioxidant: Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Anti-acne: Salicylic Acid
Keep in mind
- No ceramide–cholesterol–fatty acid complex.
- Has colour (CI 19140, CI 42090)
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers ↗. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Pregnancy: Cautious Use - Contains ingredients which is flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database ↗ for concentration limits. Can be used for short term/intermittent use, as spot treatment, or in rinse off formula. When in doubt consult your physician.
Teens Caution: Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but contains ingredients that may be unnecessary or unsuitable for teen skin (such as potent actives, old chemical filters, ingredients under review). A simpler, minimalist formula may be a better fit. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide ↗ for full details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare’s internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide ↗ for full database benchmarks.
Yes. It contains ingredients evaluated under our database criteria for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity concerns. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide ↗ for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Alcohol Denat., Isononyl Isononanoate, Sodium Carbomer, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract / Lemon Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Silica, Silica Silylate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Salicylic Acid, Chlorphenesin, CI 19140 / Yellow 5, CI 42090 / Blue 1, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Geraniol, Pinene, Limonene, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Carvone, Parfum / Fragrance
Source: garnier.in
Updated on: 1 November 2026
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