PRODUCT REVIEW

Garnier Ambre Solaire Eco Designed Sun Protection Lotion SPF50

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%Butyrospermum parkii butter 0.2% - 0.4%

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Product summary

We believe that "Garnier Ambre Solaire - Ambre Solaire Eco Designed Sun Protection Lotion SPF50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 4.40% - 5.40%, avobenzone 2.10% - 2.60%, octisalate 3.20% - 3.90% and uvinul t 1.70% - 2.00%.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.1% - 2.6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 4.4% - 5.4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

ethylhexyl triazone 1.7% - 2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Our broad spectrum, photostable products contain UVB and UVA filters to help protect against immediate and long-term sun induced damage and premature skin ageing.

Source: Supderdrug

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

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Source: Supderdrug

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 4.6% - 5.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

diisopropyl sebacate 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish

palmitic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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alcohol denat. 1.4% - 1.7%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

parfum 0.05% - 0.1%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 3.1% - 3.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

zea mays starch 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.6% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Isopropyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Pentylene glycol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Alcohol denat., Ethylhexyl triazone, Zea mays starch, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Diisopropyl sebacate, Oryza sativa cera, Oryza sativa bran wax, Tocopherol, Stearic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Triethanolamine, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Palmitic acid, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Myristic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citric acid, Glyceryl stearate, Parfum, Unknown

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WIMJ similarity score		39%	36%	35%	32%	32%	32%	31%	30%	29%	29%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: octocrylene terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate homosalate +4 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: panthenol urea +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate diglycerin +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: panthenol cocos nucifera fruit extract +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: homosalate methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: dimethicone methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +10 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more	t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? silica Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Garnier Ambre Solaire Eco Designed Sun Protection Lotion SPF50

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Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

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Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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