Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Mist Transparent SPF50 Sun Cream Spray
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Sun protectionSPF 50 · 5 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Tocopherol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWorks well
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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane + 7 moreWorks
“Infused with aloe vera, the powerful sun spray seeks to instantly hydrate and refresh the skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, isododecane.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Limonene, Benzyl salicylate + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Butane~25–31%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~13–16%
Homosalate~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about HomosalateDicaprylyl ether~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherOctocrylene~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about OctocryleneDimethicone~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeEthylhexyl salicylate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateStyrene/acrylates copolymer~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
More about Styrene/acrylates copolymerButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethanePeg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearateNylon-12~1.2–1.5%
Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerDrometrizole trisiloxane~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet
More about Drometrizole trisiloxanePolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneP-anisic acid~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidTocopherol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSodium chloride~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-8 laurate~0.6–0.9%
Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl salicylate~0.45–0.65%
Benzyl alcohol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLinalool~0.4–0.65%
Isododecane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneIsostearyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Isostearyl alcoholPropylene carbonate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisteardimonium hectorite~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Citral~0.2–0.4%
Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. It might be irritating for some people
More about Lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methiconeCoumarin~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Butane, Water, Homosalate, Dicaprylyl ether, Octocrylene, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Nylon-12, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, P-anisic acid, Tocopherol, Sodium chloride, Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-8 laurate, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Isododecane, Isostearyl alcohol, Propylene carbonate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Disteardimonium hectorite, Disodium edta, Citral, Citronellol, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone, Coumarin
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| GarnierAmbre Solaire Invisible Protect Mist Transparent SPF50 Sun Cream SprayYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayAnthelios XL Invisible Mist Ultra-Light SPF50+ | VichyIdeal Soleil Hydrating Mist SPF50 | Ambre SolaireofferGarnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Hydrating Face Sun Cream Mist SPF50 | |
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| Match | — | 53% | 53% | 48% |
| Price | — | $22.93 | $16.57 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 8 | 7 of 8 | 7 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Uvinul T | Uvinul T | Uvinul T |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Garnier - Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Mist Transparent SPF50 Sun Cream Spray" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
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 1.80% - 2.20%, mexoryl xl 1.00% - 1.20%, octisalate 2.20% - 2.70%, homosalate 5.80% - 7.10% and octocrylene 3.80% - 4.70%.
Irritation risk
This sunscreen 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 for 14.00£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Sodium anisateecha.europa.eu
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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