Garnier

Garnier Sensitive expert+ Milch LSF 50+

Name: Garnier - Sensitive expert+ Milch LSF 50+
Brand: Garnier

Efficacy62/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

6 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“And even while sunbathing, the sun milk pampers the skin intensively with moisture. The tube contains 48% less plastic.”

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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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.5–1.8%

Thermus thermophillus fermentKey active· HumectantEffect: HighMight be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties~0.2–0.35%

Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~4.1–5%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: LowTraditionally 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~0.15–0.3%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.2–0.35%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.25–0.5%

Anti-aging

2 ingredients credited for this claim

Limited support

What the product description says

“The waterproof Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive expert+ milk with SPF 50+ protects deeply against sunburn and sun-related, premature skin aging. Ultra-light and absorbs quickly.”

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - thermus thermophillus ferment - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Thermus thermophillus fermentEffect: LowMight be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties~0.2–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Alcohol denat.

Medium risk

We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~1.9–2.3%est.

HomosalateA 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 formulationMedium~6.2–7.6%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~4.1–5%est.

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. 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.Medium~3.1–3.8%est.

OctocryleneA 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" sunscreenMedium~2.1–2.6%est.

Ethylhexyl triazoneUvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yetMedium~1.4–1.8%est.

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineTinosorb 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.Medium~1.1–1.3%est.

TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.55–0.8%est.

Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acidEnsulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulationsMedium~0.55–0.8%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Thermus thermophillus fermentMight be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration propertiesMedium~0.2–0.35%est.

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.15–0.3%est.

Drometrizole trisiloxaneMexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yetMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.15–0.3%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.35%est.

Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.2%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~4.1–5%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Homosalate~6.2–7.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Isopropyl palmitate~4.1–5%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Moisturizing

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

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Ethylhexyl salicylate~3.5–4.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~3.1–3.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

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.

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Alcohol denat.~1.9–2.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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

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Octocrylene~2.1–2.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Glycerin~1.5–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Propanediol~1.2–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Ethylhexyl triazone~1.4–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

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Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~1.1–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

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.

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Triethanolamine~0.55–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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C12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Talc~0.65–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Oxidized starch acetate~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid~0.55–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations

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Oryza sativa cera~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Oryza sativa bran wax~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Thermus thermophillus ferment~0.2–0.35%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Drometrizole trisiloxane~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Acrylates copolymer~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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(f.i.l. c244753/1)

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Ingredient list view

Water, Homosalate, Isopropyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Alcohol denat., Octocrylene, Glycerin, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl triazone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Triethanolamine, C12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer, Talc, Oxidized starch acetate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Oryza sativa cera, Oryza sativa bran wax, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Xanthan gum, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Potassium sorbate, Unknown