Formula · 6.2

Brand · 7.1

Garnier · shea butter, aloe and sodium hyaluronate · France

Garnier Hyaluronic Aloe face cream

Garnier Hyaluronic Aloe face cream
6.2

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.6Actives with strong evidence: 0 of 4
  • Active concentration0.5After the 1 % line: salicylic acid (bha) — the concentration is likely token
  • Completeness for the purpose0.7For “hydration” — 68 %; below threshold: dryness and a damaged barrier; a formula with one main purpose
  • Tolerance0.6Debatable ingredient groups: denatured alcohol, fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested); comedogenic ingredients at a notable share (may clog pores): glyceryl stearate SE, soybean oil
  • adults
  • children
  • babies
  • oily skin
  • pregnancysalicylates — ask a doctor
  • sensitive skinstart at 0.5 %
  • dry skinmay dry
  • atopic skinfragrance is a common trigger
  • acne-pronemay clog pores
Free from:
  • sulfates (SLS/SLES) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “ammonium laureth sulfate (ALES), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), sodium coco-sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium myreth sulfate, TEA-lauryl sulfate” group — a cleansing surfactant from the sulfate family but with an ethoxylated chain: it cleanses more gently than lauryl sulfate. Still not for those looking for a sulfate-free product.
  • formaldehyde releasers · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “formaldehyde releasers” group — preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde; allowed at low levels but a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI)” group — preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • parabens · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “parabens” group — preservatives; methyl- and ethylparaben are recognised as safe at permitted levels, propyl- and butyl- are limited by the EU to 0.14 %; a frequent buyer question rather than proven harm
  • mineral oils and petrolatum · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “petrolatum and mineral oils” group — purified cosmetic-grade petroleum products: form a protective barrier film; safety is established, a preference question; 0–2 of 5 (depends on the raw-material source), cosmetic white oil per DiNardo (2005) is non-comedogenic
  • soap · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “potassium soap (potassium cocoate), plant soap base (sodium palmate, sodium cocoate), tallow soap base (sodium tallowate)” group — liquid soap: fatty acids boiled with alkali. It cleanses well, but its acidity is around 9-10 against 5 for skin, which is why it often leaves tightness. The product is rinsed off, so the question is tolerance.
  • silicones · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “silicones” group — form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • gelatin in the coating · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “vegetarian coating” group — a plant-based tablet coating instead of gelatin; it keeps moisture out and makes swallowing easier
  • toning dyes · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “violet toning dyes” group — direct dyes that settle on the hair surface and cancel the yellow cast of blonde; they wash out in 1–3 washes and leave a lilac tint if left too long; HC Blue 2 and Disperse Violet 1 are known contact allergens of hair dyes
  • tar · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “wood (birch) tar” group — a traditional remedy for dandruff and itching with a sharp smell; it reduces flaking, but can irritate a sensitive scalp and dries the hair
What for: Hydrating products draw water into the upper skin layer (glycerin, hyaluronate, panthenol, ectoin) — one humectant is enough. Without barrier ingredients (niacinamide, ceramides, oils) the effect does not last.
When:
  • leave-on
  • morning
  • evening
after a shower on damp skin, 1–2 times a day
When to expect an effect: dryness — immediately; barrier — 2–4 weeks; hydration — right away; calming of irritation — 1–2 weeks; hydration — immediately; lasting effect — 2–4 weeks; pores, blackheads — 4–8 weeks
What is normal: mild dryness and flaking in the first weeks

Ingredients — 25 components · 4 work

What works: 4 of 25 ingredients: shea butter, aloe vera, hyaluronic acid and 1 more. Hydrating products draw water into the upper skin layer (glycerin, hyaluronate, panthenol, ectoin) — one humectant is enough. Without barrier ingredients (niacinamide, ceramides, oils) the effect does not last.

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: actives with strong evidence: 0 of 4; active concentration: after the 1 % line: salicylic acid — the concentration is likely token; completeness for the purpose: for “hydration” — 68 %; tolerance: debatable ingredient groups: denatured alcohol, fragrance and its allergens

Questions: denatured alcohol — evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores; fragrance and its allergens: fragrance — the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works

  • Aqua / Water base: coating, fillers · water — the solvent and base; listed first because there is more of it than anything else; in supplements — part of the capsule shell
  • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: butter
  • Glycerin base: coating, fillers · a humectant: coats the tablet, holds moisture in creams and shampoos; does not clog pores
  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride base: coating, fillers · a coconut-oil fraction, a light emollient and carrier of actives; does not clog pores
  • Dicaprylyl Ether base: coating, fillers · fills the gaps between skin flakes, so the surface feels smooth
  • Alcohol Denat questions · evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores
  • Glyceryl Stearate SE base: coating, fillers · self-emulsifying glyceryl stearate with added sodium or potassium stearate — the additive is what makes it more comedogenic than the neutral form; may clog pores in leave-on face products
  • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate base: coating, fillers · keeps the water and oil parts from separating
  • Zea Mays Starch / Corn Starch base: coating, fillers · filler and binder
  • Stearyl Alcohol base: coating, fillers · a fatty alcohol (C18), an emulsifier and thickener, does not dry the skin; rarely clogs pores in leave-on face products
  • Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil base: coating, fillers · emollient/base; may clog pores in leave-on face products
  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: aloe gel
  • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water / Grape Fruit Water base: coating, fillers · water — the solvent and base; listed first because there is more of it than anything else; in supplements — part of the capsule shell
  • Stearic Acid base: coating, fillers · in tablets — a pressing lubricant, in creams — a thickener and soap component; rarely clogs pores in leave-on face products
  • Carbomer base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Sodium Hyaluronate works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: sodium hyaluronate
  • Sodium Hydroxide base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • Sodium Phytate base: coating, fillers · bind hard-water metals so the formula stays stable and the foam works
  • Myristic Acid base: coating, fillers · a fatty acid (C14), gives dense foam in cleansers; may clog pores in leave-on face products
  • Palmitic Acid base: coating, fillers · a fatty acid (C16), a thickener and soap component; rarely clogs pores in leave-on face products
  • Caprylyl Glycol base: coating, fillers · a humectant that also holds bacteria back, which is why it often replaces part of the preservative.
  • Citric Acid base: coating, fillers · acidity regulator
  • Xanthan Gum base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Tocopherol base: coating, fillers · vitamin E at hundredths of a percent: keeps the oils of the formula (a cream or a capsule fill) from going rancid; at that share it protects the product, it is not vitamin E as an active
  • Salicylic Acid works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: salicylic acid
  • Parfum / Fragrance questions · the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works

Garnier Hyaluronic Aloe face cream is a product whose active ingredient is shea butter + aloe vera + hyaluronic acid + salicylic acid (bha). The concentration is not declared, but the active sits above the 1 % line in the list — a working share is likely. There is little evidence of effect: shea butter, aloe vera. The effect is moderately supported: hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid (bha). The formula has 25 ingredients, 4 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Worth noting: Alcohol Denat (evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores); Parfum / Fragrance (the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works). Hydrating products draw water into the upper skin layer (glycerin, hyaluronate, panthenol, ectoin) — one humectant is enough. Without barrier ingredients (niacinamide, ceramides, oils) the effect does not last. By the list, no sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde releasers, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, silicones, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, children, babies, oily skin. pregnancy, sensitive skin, dry skin, atopic skin, acne-prone — ask a doctor. fragrance allergy — not without a doctor. Use: after a shower on damp skin, 1–2 times a day. When to expect an effect: dryness — immediately; barrier — 2–4 weeks. Label score — 6.2 out of 10 (actives with strong evidence: 0 of 4; after the 1 % line: salicylic acid (bha) — the concentration is likely token; for “hydration” — 68 %; below threshold: dryness and a damaged barrier; a formula with one main purpose; debatable ingredient groups: denatured alcohol, fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested); comedogenic ingredients at a notable share (may clog pores): glyceryl stearate se, soybean oil). Alcohol sits sixth on the list — dry or irritated skin may feel that share. Fragrance is present.

Who it does not suit

  • fragrance allergyrisk of reaction

When to stop: tightness in dry air — apply under a cream; burning, persistent redness — stop

Per the maker's leaflet: Alcohol sits sixth on the list — dry or irritated skin may feel that share. Fragrance is present.

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