PRODUCT REVIEW

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Face Sun Cream Mist SPF50

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.45% - 1%Thermus thermophillus ferment 0.35% - 0.8%

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Product summary

We believe that "Garnier Ambre Solaire - Ambre Solaire Sensitive Face Sun Cream Mist 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 1.10% - 1.60%, mexoryl xl 0.35% - 0.80%, uvinul t 0.40% - 0.90%, homosalate 5.00% - 7.60% and octocrylene 3.90% - 5.90%.

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 product 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 1.1% - 1.6%

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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.

drometrizole trisiloxane 0.35% - 0.8%

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

Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet

octocrylene 3.9% - 5.9%

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

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Garnier Ambre Solaire ultra-light face protection mist helps protect against long term damage from the sun and premature skin ageing whilst hydrating skin at the same time.

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.

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.35% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

tocopherol 0.45% - 1%

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

What does the product description say?

Ambre Solaire Sensitive Face Sun Cream Mist SPF50

Source: From product name

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, diisopropyl sebacate.

sodium hyaluronate 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

dimethicone 2% - 3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

glycerin 2.6% - 3.9%

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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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (scutellaria baicalensis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

scutellaria baicalensis extract 0.1% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare typically too low. Can be used for its fragrant properties

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.35% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

tocopherol 0.45% - 1%

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.45% - 1%

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

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

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

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

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

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Potential irritants

p-anisic acid 0.5% - 1.15%

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Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

scutellaria baicalensis extract 0.1% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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butane 23% - 34%

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water 12% - 17%

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Plain old water

homosalate 5% - 7.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

Ingredient list view

Butane, Water, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Nylon-12, Diisopropyl sebacate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, P-anisic acid, Cyclohexasiloxane, Tocopherol, Sodium chloride, Sodium hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Peg-32, Peg-8 laurate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Triethanolamine, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Pentylene glycol, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Potassium sorbate, Scutellaria baicalensis extract, Rosa damascena extract, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		43%	43%	42%	40%	39%	38%	37%	37%	37%	36%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +10 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +9 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +6 more Other: carnosine	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycyrrhetinic acid	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +5 more Other: polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: cetyl dimethicone diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane drometrizole trisiloxane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cera alba	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +4 more Other: aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract camellia sinensis leaf extract +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +4 more Other: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +4 more Other: allantoin bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? +9 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	isobutane Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	butane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	butane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	butane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +24 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? butane Has skin benefit? +29 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Face Sun Cream Mist SPF50

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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