PRODUCT REVIEW

Garnier Ambre Solaire Moisturising Protection Milk SPF30

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.45% - 0.7%Thermus thermophillus ferment 0.35% - 0.65%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that this product 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might find that you do not need an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

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: avobenzone, octisalate, uvinul t, octocrylene and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

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 sunscreen 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.

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The product retails for 8.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% - 3.1%

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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.

octocrylene 4.5% - 5.5%

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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

terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.4% - 0.6%

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

Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX. A UV filter. Is effective mostly against the UVA rays. It is legally marketed in the US with the FDA approval since 2006, even though the ingredient is not on the official FDA list of the approved sunscreen active ingredients. It is photostable

Anti-aging

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% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.7%

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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 Moisturising Protection Milk SPF30

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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 4.8% - 5.9%

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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

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

diisopropyl sebacate 0.6% - 0.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.7%

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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% - 0.65%

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. 1.6% - 2%

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

eugenol 0.25% - 0.5%

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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 3% - 3.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

myristic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.8% - 5.9%

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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

octocrylene 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Isopropyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Alcohol denat., Titanium dioxide, Talc, Ethylhexyl triazone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Diisopropyl sebacate, Synthetic wax, Tocopherol, Stearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Peg-100 stearate, Eugenol, Triethanolamine, Palmitic acid, Xanthan gum, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Myristic acid, Disodium edta, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Aluminum hydroxide, Glyceryl stearate, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		47%	44%	42%	40%	39%	38%	38%	38%	38%	37%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +6 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: homosalate	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +5 more Other: petrolatum cyclopentasiloxane +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine drometrizole trisiloxane	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +5 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: glycerin tocopherol +3 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +6 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine homosalate +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +17 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +16 more	citral Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +19 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +15 more	t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? silica Has skin benefit? +38 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Garnier Ambre Solaire Moisturising Protection Milk SPF30

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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