Join the WIMJ community to get skincare help and use personalized tools

Cheaper alternatives

Rite Aid - Tugaboos Baby Sunscreen, SPF 50
Price: $4.99
Find out more
Daylogic - Kids Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50
Price: $5.49
Find out more

Product summary

"Garnier - Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Shea Butter Sun Protection Cream SPF20" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this product does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

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, octocrylene and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This product 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 it 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 at around 5.40£ in the United Kingdom.

For a detailed price comparison: click here.