Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Garnier - Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Transparent SPF30 Sun Cream Spray - Watermelon" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
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 0.75% - 1.15%, avobenzone 2.10% - 2.60%, octisalate 2.60% - 3.10%, uvinul t 1.40% - 1.80%, homosalate 4.80% - 5.90%, octocrylene 3.30% - 4.00% and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.45% - 0.65%.
Irritation risk
It contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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 at around 12.30£ in the United Kingdom.
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