Garnier skincare
Garnier is a French skincare brand founded in 1904 and owned by L'Oréal since 1965.
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Garnier is widely loved for its approachable range of makeup removers, serums, masks, cleansers, and more, which feature thoughtful formulations centered on glycerin and salicylic acid. Its products suit oily acne-prone skin and acne-prone skin best thanks to these targeted ingredients. For specific concerns, the brand offers the Vitamin C Brightening Night Serum for acne-prone skin, the Vitamin C Eye Cream for skin with dark spots, and the Vitamin C Brightening Serum for mature skin. Through regular application, its glycerin significantly increases skin hydration and barrier function, while its salicylic acid significantly reduces acne lesions and relapses.
BioMed Research International, 2020
Glycerin
Salicylic acid
Vitamin C
NiacinamideThis page covers some of the most popular Garnier products; for the whole Garnier range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Other Garnier products
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Vitamin C Brightening Serum
€11.49
- Dark Spot Corrector
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Vitamin C Brightening Night Serum
€17.90
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Micellar Cleansing Water
€3.41
- Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1
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Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C
€4.11
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Vitamin C Sheet Mask
€11.25
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Pure Active 3-in-1 Charcoal Mask
€9.98
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3in1 Clay Anti-Spot Wash Scrub Mask
€4.49
- Express Aclara
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Vitamin C Face Wash
€14.07
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Vitamin C Eye Cream
€15.50
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 103.7k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Garnier for gentle cleansing, lightweight textures, and brightening effects. The most common complaints are skin irritation and ineffectiveness on stubborn issues.
Highlights
Gentle and effective makeup removers Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't burn my eyes — Micellar Cleansing Water”
- “Doesn't burn my eyes — Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1”
- “doesn't leave skin feeling dry — Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C”
Hydrating and oil-controlling masks Mostly Mentioned
- “My face is glowing this morning — Vitamin C Sheet Mask”
- “neutralizes shine immediately — Pure Active 3-in-1 Charcoal Mask”
- “my skin is baby smooth — 3in1 Clay Anti-Spot Wash Scrub Mask”
Brightening and refreshing cleansers Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs immediately — Express Aclara”
- “Instantly brightens the face — Vitamin C Face Wash”
- “skin looks luminous — Express Aclara”
Brightening and fast-absorbing serums Mostly Mentioned
- “Sinks straight into the skin — Vitamin C Brightening Serum”
- “woke up glowing — Vitamin C Brightening Night Serum”
- “Skin has never looked this radiant and glowy — Vitamin C Brightening Serum”
Skin irritation Sometimes Noted
- “burned my face — Express Aclara”
- “burning sensation — Pure Active 3-in-1 Charcoal Mask”
- “Stung my skin bad — Vitamin C Brightening Serum”
Sticky residue Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves a sticky residue — Vitamin C Sheet Mask”
- “leaves a tacky film — Micellar Cleansing Water”
- “Felt a bit tacky afterwards — Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1”
Slow or limited results Sometimes Noted
- “dark circles returned after washing — Vitamin C Eye Cream”
- “didn't remove sun spots — Express Aclara”
- “Made no real difference to my skin — Vitamin C Brightening Serum”
Difficulty with waterproof makeup Sometimes Noted
- “won't budge waterproof mascara — Micellar Cleansing Water”
- “Won't budge my waterproof mascara — Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1”
- “struggles with waterproof mascara — Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C”
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Questions and answers
Is Garnier good for oily skin?
Yes, Garnier is good for oily skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine High for oily skin. The Garnier products on this page include oil-controlling options like the Vitamin C Brightening Serum, which Lovi rates High for oily skin, and the 3in1 Clay Anti-Spot Wash Scrub Mask, which also rates High.
Is Garnier worth it?
Garnier is worth considering, as Lovi rates its fit High for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, and Average for dry skin. Reviewers often mention that the brand offers gentle, effective makeup removers and hydrating masks, though some note skin irritation or sticky residue.
What are Garnier's best products?
Garnier's best products for oily and acne-prone skin include the Vitamin C Brightening Serum and the Vitamin C Brightening Night Serum, both of which rate High or Superior for those skin types. Reviewers often mention that these serums are fast-absorbing and help brighten the skin.
Which Garnier cleanser is best for oily skin?
The best Garnier cleanser for oily skin on this page is the Vitamin C Face Wash, which has an Average fit, followed by the Express Aclara cleanser.
Does Garnier cause breakouts?
Garnier is unlikely to cause breakouts as reviewers mostly mention gentle makeup removers and oil-controlling masks, and Lovi rates oily acne-prone skin High for the brand's routines. However, some reviewers sometimes note skin irritation and sticky residue.
Is Garnier fragrance-free?
No, the Garnier products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as half of the twelve items list a fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Garnier products?
The key ingredients across the Garnier products on this page include glycerin, salicylic acid, vitamin C, and niacinamide. Glycerin helps provide moisture to the skin, while vitamin C and niacinamide may brighten the skin and reduce dark spots.
How do I build a Garnier skincare routine?
To build a Garnier routine for dry skin, start your morning with the Vitamin C Face Wash, followed by a calming toner, a rich moisturizer, and sunscreen, while evening calls for the Micellar Cleansing Water, the same face wash, the Vitamin C Brightening Serum, and your moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask like the Vitamin C Sheet Mask into this evening routine before applying your serum and moisturizer. Lovi rates the Garnier-focused routine Average for dry skin.
Where can I buy Garnier, and how much does it cost?
Garnier is available at stores in Italy, where prices on the page range from €3.41 to €17.90, with most products costing between €4.49 and €14.07.
What are good alternatives to Garnier?
Good alternatives to Garnier include La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Biodernal, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Clarins. Lovi rates La Roche-Posay as Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Garnier vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
La Roche-Posay is often better since Lovi rates La Roche-Posay-focused routines as Superior for dry and sensitive skin, compared to Average and High for Garnier.
Who owns Garnier, and where is it from?
Garnier is a French brand founded in 1904, owned by L'Oréal since 1965.
Is Garnier cruelty-free?
Yes: Cruelty Free International lists Garnier as cruelty-free.
Is Garnier good for dry skin?
Garnier is moderately good for dry skin, with Lovi rating the Garnier-focused routine Average for this skin type. Some individual products, such as the Vitamin C Sheet Mask and Vitamin C Brightening Serum, fit dry skin reasonably well.
Is Garnier good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Garnier is well suited for sensitive skin. Lovi rates the Garnier-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Reviewers frequently mention that the makeup removers are gentle and effective, though some note occasional skin irritation.
Is Garnier good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Garnier is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the cleansers and serums help clear and brighten the skin.
Is Garnier good for skin with dark spots?
Garnier is a helpful option for skin with dark spots, featuring products like the Vitamin C Sheet Mask and Vitamin C Brightening Night Serum which help fade spots. Lovi rates the Vitamin C Brightening Night Serum High for skin with dark spots, and topical vitamin C helps reduce unwanted pigmentation.
Is Garnier good for mature skin?
Yes, Garnier is a good choice for mature skin, with Lovi rating the Vitamin C Brightening Serum, Vitamin C Brightening Night Serum, and Vitamin C Sheet Mask High for this skin type. These products feature ingredients like vitamin C and niacinamide, which help brighten the skin and reduce signs of aging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Research behind Garnier's key ingredients
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