Garnier Ambre Solaire Super UV Anti-age Face Protection Cream SPF50 Tube

Name: Garnier - Ambre Solaire Super UV Anti-age Face Protection Cream SPF50 Tube
Brand: Garnier

SPF 50

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish
+2 more

KEY INGREDIENTS

niacinamide
capryloyl salicylic acid
Mexoryl XL
Uvinul T
glycerin
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
octocrylene
phenylethyl resorcinol
silica
terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid
Avobenzone
Vitamin E
dimethicone
+9 more

IRRITANCY

LOW

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£8.00

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Size: 50 ml

Ambre Solaire Super UV Anti-age Face Protection Cream SPF50 Tube

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How well does it work for evening out skin tone? 1 review

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How well does it work for moisturization? 1 review

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How would you describe the finish? 1 review

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that this product can offer 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 should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

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 2.50% - 3.10%, mexoryl xl 0.65% - 1.00%, uvinul t 1.90% - 2.30%, octocrylene 3.70% - 4.50% and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.80% - 1.15%.

Irritation risk

This product contains actives that can be irritating. 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.

Price

The product retails for 8.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Can the product deliver on its promises?

WIMJ summary 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.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
drometrizole trisiloxane
octocrylene
terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid
ethylhexyl triazone

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What does the product description say?

"Ambre Solaire Super UV Anti-age Face Protection Cream SPF50 Tube"

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

This product can also 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
tocopherol	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Garnier Ambre Solaire Super UV Anti-age Face Protection Cream SPF50 Tube 50ml Developed for the face and the delicate eye contour area, our Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream reduces the appearance of wrinkles by up to 22%* as well as reducing the appearance of dark spots."

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WIMJ summary for 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).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
capryloyl salicylic acid	MEDIUM
phenylethyl resorcinol	MEDIUM

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"Ambre Solaire Super UV Anti-age Face Protection Cream SPF50 Tube"

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid	HIGH
niacinamide	HIGH
dimethicone	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
capryloyl salicylic acid	MEDIUM

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WIMJ summary for exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
capryloyl salicylic acid	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Sun protection
Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
octocrylene
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
ethylhexyl triazone

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
c12-15 alkyl benzoate 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	6.3% - 7.7%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.2% - 5.2%
octocrylene 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	3.7% - 4.5%
niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture	2.4% - 2.9%
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 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.	2.5% - 3.1%
dimethicone 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	1.8% - 2.2%
ethylhexyl triazone 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	1.9% - 2.3%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	1.4% - 1.8%
aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Used to thicken the product's consistency	0.95% - 1.15%
vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency	0.65% - 1%
terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 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	0.8% - 1.15%
potassium cetyl phosphate Helps oil and water mix together	0.5% - 0.75%
drometrizole trisiloxane Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet	0.65% - 1%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	0.5% - 0.8%
stearyl alcohol An emollient that helps soften the skin	0.5% - 0.7%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.45% - 0.65%
tocopherol 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	0.35% - 0.6%
hydroxyacetophenone Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives	0.3% - 0.55%
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin	0.25% - 0.45%
phenylethyl resorcinol Might help reduce hyperpigmentation in skin and help neutralize free radicals	0.25% - 0.45%
triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell	0.25% - 0.45%
trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Used to improve stability of the formulation	0.2% - 0.35%
poloxamer 338	0.2% - 0.4%
ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.15% - 0.3%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.15% - 0.25%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.15% - 0.25%
capryloyl salicylic acid	0.1% - 0.15%
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Key ingredients	niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +11 more	Common: niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +8 more Other: ferulic acid ginkgo biloba leaf extract	Common: niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +6 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +3 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate panthenol +6 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +3 more Other: phytosphingosine ceramide ap +7 more	Common: niacinamide butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate squalane	Common: niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +6 more Other: retinyl palmitate ascorbyl glucoside +4 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: lactic acid urea +7 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +4 more Other: panthenol c12-15 alkyl benzoate +5 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +4 more Other: panthenol phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid +3 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +3 more Other: lactic acid urea +6 more
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Potential Irritants	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? phenylethyl resorcinol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? drometrizole trisiloxane Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? phenylethyl resorcinol Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? drometrizole trisiloxane Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? citrus junos fruit extract Has skin benefit? hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? laureth-7 Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +25 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? ammonium polyacrylate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +14 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? triethyl citrate Has skin benefit? behentrimonium methosulfate Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? zea mays starch Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? triethyl citrate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +6 more	linalool Has skin benefit? coumarin Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? farnesol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? phenylethyl resorcinol Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? caffeine Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +15 more	sea salt Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? tris-biphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? tris-biphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl triazone Has skin benefit? bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Has skin benefit? phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? tapioca starch Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +19 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +25 more