Garnier Vitamin C Serum: Dermatocare review
Garnier Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C Serum, formulated with ADENOSINE, is suitable for beginners. It is aligned to Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry skin, with skin concern of Uneven dull skin, Fine lines/Wrinkles.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry
Skin concern Uneven dull skin, Fine lines/Wrinkles
Specs Affordable, Not Fragrance Free, Silicone free, INCI Listed on Website
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Vitamin C Type: Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Conc. not found)
- Antioxidant: Citrus Junos (Yuzu) Fruit Extract, Oxothiazolidinecarboxylic Acid (Procysteine)
- Has synergistic ingredients: Vitamin E (TOCOPHERYL ACETATE)
- Anti-aging: ADENOSINE, Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine
- Barrier repair: Niacinamide
- Exfoliating: SALICYLIC ACID
- Brightening: Phenylethyl Resorcinol
- Hydrating: Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate
Keep in mind
- Packing: Dropper packing
- Ethyl Ascorbic Acid helps in skin repair, but only pure L-ascorbic acid can help in anti-ageing, based on our research.
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.
Beginner Friendly: Yes - This formula is suitable for beginner skin because it uses Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a gentler compound form of Vitamin C.
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 Vitamin C serum is unnecessary or unsuitable for teen skin. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide
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 , ALCOHOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL , BUTYLENE GLYCOL , PEG/PPG/POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL-8/5/3 GLYCERIN , NIACINAMIDE , HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID , BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE , 3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE , BHT , LINALOOL , GERANIOL , PARFUM / FRAGRANCE , SALICYLIC ACID , SODIUM CITRATE , SODIUM HYALURONATE , PHENOXYETHANOL , PHENYLETHYL RESORCINOL , ADENOSINE , AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE , TOCOPHERYL ACETATE , DISODIUM EDTA, LIMONENE , HYDROGENATED LECITHIN , CITRIC ACID , CITRUS LIMON FRUIT EXTRACT / LEMON FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS JUNOS FRUIT EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM , MALTODEXTRIN , ACETYL TRIFLUOROMETHYLPHENYL VALYLGLYCINE, OXOTHIAZOLIDINECARBOXYLIC ACID , BENZYL SALICYLATE , BENZYL ALCOHOL Wow.
Source: https://www.garnier.in/about-our-brands/skin-naturals/bright-complete/vitamin-c-face-serum
Date: 13 September 2026
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