"Garnier - Ambre Solaire Ideal Bronze Protective SPF20 Sun Cream Spray" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, it does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.
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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 2.80% - 3.40%, avobenzone 1.40% - 1.70%, mexoryl xl 0.30% - 0.55%, octisalate 3.30% - 4.10%, uvinul t 2.30% - 2.80%, homosalate 4.40% - 5.40% and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.30% - 0.55%.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be high. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty" Garnier "is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 12.60£ up to 17.80£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
