Garnier Skin Active Hyaluronic Aloe Hydrating Day Jelly Moisturiser — Efficacy 3.3/5.0, Safety 3.8/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Garnier Skin Active Hyaluronic Aloe Hydrating Day Jelly Moisturiser
Garnier

Garnier Skin Active Hyaluronic Aloe Hydrating Day Jelly Moisturiser

MoisturizerHydration
Efficacy
Basic
3.3 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
3.8 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a basic hydrating jelly with a harsh alcohol-heavy base that undermines long-term barrier comfort. The efficacy comes mainly from mid-list humectants (glycerin, propanediol, pentylene glycol) and low-dose sodium hyaluronate plus aloe powder, but the high placement of denatured alcohol with no real barrier lipids or robust actives keeps this firmly in the "short-term hydration, long-term meh" category rather than a serious treatment moisturiser.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Salicylic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
GlycerinAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderSodium Hyaluronate
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Alcohol Denat.Parfum / Fragrance
What Each Ingredient Does
Aqua / Water
Solvent base
Glycerin
Humectant for hydration
Propanediol
Humectant and solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Solvent, quick-dry feel
Pentylene Glycol
Humectant and solvent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Soothing humectant extract
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water / Grape Fruit Water
Botanical water, diluent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrating humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
pH adjuster
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient, humectant, co-preservative
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Emulsifier / mild surfactant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Gel-forming thickener
Salicylic Acid
Preservative, mild keratolytic
Parfum / Fragrance
Adds scent to formula
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Pentylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water / Grape Fruit Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Parfum / Fragrance

Frequently Asked

Is Garnier Skin Active Hyaluronic Aloe Hydrating Day Jelly Moisturiser worth it?

Garnier Skin Active Hyaluronic Aloe Hydrating Day Jelly Moisturiser scores 3.3 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 3.8 out of 5.0 for safety (Mostly Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. This is a basic hydrating jelly with a harsh alcohol-heavy base that undermines long-term barrier comfort. The efficacy comes mainly from mid-list humectants (glycerin, propanediol, pentylene glycol) and low-dose sodium

What are the key active ingredients in Garnier Skin Active Hyaluronic Aloe Hydrating Day Jelly Moisturiser?

Garnier Skin Active Hyaluronic Aloe Hydrating Day Jelly Moisturiser contains these gold-standard actives with strong clinical evidence: Salicylic Acid.

Does Garnier Skin Active Hyaluronic Aloe Hydrating Day Jelly Moisturiser contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Garnier Skin Active Hyaluronic Aloe Hydrating Day Jelly Moisturiser as potential irritants: Alcohol Denat., Parfum / Fragrance. This product does contain fragrance.

How is Garnier Skin Active Hyaluronic Aloe Hydrating Day Jelly Moisturiser scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-08-05. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.