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Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Advanced Sun Cream Lotion SPF50+

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%Thermus thermophillus ferment 0.3% - 0.6%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "Garnier - Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Advanced Sun Cream Lotion SPF50+" 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).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: tinosorb s, avobenzone, uvinul a plus, octisalate, uvinul t, homosalate, octocrylene and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be low. 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.

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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.

titanium dioxide 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.1% - 2.5%

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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.

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

long-term sun-induced skin 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.

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

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

What does the product description say?

Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Advanced Sun Cream Lotion SPF50+

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

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% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

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

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

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

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

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Potential irritants

alcohol denat. 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

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

isopropyl palmitate 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

zea mays starch 0.7% - 1.05%

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% - 5.7%

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

isopropyl palmitate 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Alcohol denat., Octocrylene, Titanium dioxide, Zea mays starch, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Stearic acid, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Peg-100 stearate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Triethanolamine, Palmitic acid, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Myristic acid, Disodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Aluminum hydroxide, Glyceryl stearate, Unknown

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WIMJ similarity score		47%	41%	40%	36%	34%	34%	34%	33%	32%	32%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 35	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +9 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +9 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +5 more Other:	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +8 more Other: methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +5 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +5 more Other: panthenol urea +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: panthenol diethylhexyl butamido triazone +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: arginine saccharide isomerate
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +11 more	t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? myristic acid 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	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	acrylamide Has skin benefit? dextrin palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? silica Has skin benefit? +38 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? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +26 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Advanced Sun Cream Lotion SPF50+

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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