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7.7

garnier

Brightening serum

Name: garnier Brightening serum
Brand: garnier

serum

Overall score7.7

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#4Dipropylene Glycol

Glycol-based humectant

#5Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

Score breakdown

Overall

7.7

Hydration Efficacy7.2

Irritation Risk7.6

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Ingredients

Niacinamide
Retinol
Hyaluronic Acid
Salicylic Acid

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Active Ingredient Strength6.3

Ingredient Transparency8.8

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes garnier Brightening serum stand out

garnier Brightening serum is a solid serum with an overall score of 7.7/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (7.2) and low irritation risk (7.6).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Dipropylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
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Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
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Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #6 in the INCI list
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Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Sodium Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #7 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

33 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water #2Glycerin #3Alcohol Denat #4Dipropylene Glycol #5Butylene Glycol #6Niacinamide #7Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Sodium Glycerin #8Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid #9Isononyl Isononanoate #10Ascorbyl Glucoside #11Citrus Limon Fruit Extract / Lemon Fruit Extract #12Potassium Hydroxide #132-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine #14Hyaluronate #15Sodium Thiosulfate #16Silica #17Adenosine #18Phenylethyl Resorcinol #19Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate #20Hydrogenated Lecithin #21Caprylyl Glycol #22Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate #23Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate #24Xanthan Gum #25Tocopheryl Acetate #26Salicylic Acid #27Chlorphenesin #28CI 15510 / ORANGE 4 #29CI 19140/YELLOW 5 #30Linalool #31Geraniol #32Limonene #33Parfum/Fragrance. (F.I.L. Z70046241/1)

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient12
Works on your skin6
Draws in moisture5
Added scent3
Keeps the product fresh2
Added colour2
Formula balancers1
Softens and smooths1
Holds the formula together1

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