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SkinActive 4% AHA + BHA & Niacinamide Charcoal Face Serum

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Introducing our 1st charcoal serum for blemish-prone skin. Also suitable for acne-prone skin. Formulated with 4% [AHA + BHA + Niacinamide], our serum visibly reduces blemishes, improves the appearance of residual marks, and helps to resurfaces skin for smoother and more even-looking skin. This scientifically-proven formula helps mattify and visibly smooth skin texture. Our formula is trusted by our board of dermatologists* and is suitable for all skin types: even sensitive! *

*Formulas and test results reviewed by a board of 8 dermatologists sponsored by Garnier SkinActive
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Product Information

Formulated with 4% [AHA + BHA + Niacinamide], our serum visibly reduces blemishes, improves the appearance of residual marks, and helps to resurfaces skin for smoother and more even-looking skin.

The serum's fast-absorbing, lightweight gentle formula leaves no visible residue or stickiness. Our formula is trusted by our board of dermatologists* and is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive.

The Science behind the Serum:

Our serum is enriched with powerful active ingredients, including AHA + BHA (Salicylic Acid) + NIACINAMIDE. The formula helps reduce the appearance of blemishes and pores, and after 1 use skin is left deeply purified & mattified.

AHA is known to exfoliate dull & uneven skin.

BHA (Salicylic Acid) helps to reduce the appearance of blemishes and size of pores.

Niacinamide is known to soothe skin and reduce discomfort.

Charcoal is a natural origin ingredient known for it's purifying properties and helps to mattify skin.

Our serum has a vegan formula, containing no animal-derived ingredients or by products. All Garnier products globally are officially approved by Cruelty Free International. Both the box and bottle are recyclable, and the box is made of FSC-approved cardboard.

Consumer Benefits

 •  SCIENTIFICALLY-PROVEN FORMULA: Formulated with 4% [AHA + BHA + Niacinamide], our first charcoal serum improves appearance of residual marks and blemishes, and helps to resurface skin for smoother and more even-looking skin. Immediately after 1 use, skin feels mattified and smoother.
 • FOR BLEMISH PRONE SKIN. ALSO SUITABLE FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN: Our formula trusted by our board of dermatologists*, is dermatologically tested, and suitable for all skin types, even sensitive.
 •  VEGAN FORMULA, RECYCLABLE PACKAGING: Our charcoal serum has a vegan formula, containing no animal-derived ingredients or by-products. The box and bottle are recyclable, and the box is made of FSC-Approved cardboard.
 •  CERTIFIED CRUELTY-FREE: All Garnier products globally are officially approved by Cruelty Free International.

Instructions of Use

Apply to clean face and gently smooth into skin. Use morning and evening as a daily serum, or as a targeted treatment on spots.

Caution: Avoid eye area.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS – 967592 12 : AQUA / WATER, ALCOHOL DENAT., NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CHARCOAL POWDER, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR, CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE, CITRIC ACID , LACTIC ACID, PHYTIC ACID, POLYGLYCERIN-10, POLYGLYCERYL-10 MYRISTATE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 STEARATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, SALICYLIC ACID, CI 17200 / RED 33, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5, CI 42090 / BLUE 1, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE. (F.I.L. Z298286/1).


*Please be aware that ingredient lists for products in our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package for the most up-to-date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable for your personal use.

Safety Information

In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately and thoroughly

Remember to complete your daily skin care routine by applying SPF to protect the skin from UVB, UVA and Long UVA. Discover the Ambre Solaire Super UV range specifically developed for the sensitive face area and formulated to protect all skin tones. Choose your face SPF product here.

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Benefits Benefits
Helps to reduce the appearance of blemishes and residual marks
Visibly targets blemishes, blackheads, oiliness, post-acne marks, pore appearance and uneven texture
Hydrates, replumps and reinforces skin barrier
Reduces dark spots and brightens skin
98% agree hyperpigmentation is reduced** **Self-assessment, 111 subjects
Key Benefit Key Benefit
Biphase formula that cleanses skin and removes even waterproof make-up from the face, eyes and lip area.
Hydrates and replumps the skins mositure for 24H* with zero residue** *Instrumental test, 26 volunteers **Visible residue. C
Boosts radiance. Brightens and evens skin tone for a healthy glow
Cleanses & removes makeup whilst leaving skin with a visible glow.
Gently cleanses, removes makeup and hydrates in one swipe* *instrumental test, 24 subjects
Skin Feels Skin Feels
Skin feels nourished and cleansed
Soothed, hydrated and replumped
Instantly refreshed and visibly brighter
Boosts skin and provides healthy glow
Clean and refreshed with zero residue