
4 of 4 advertised claims delivered
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.
“Garnier Ambre Solaire Super UV Anti Dark Spots and Anti Pollution Face Fluid SPF50+ 40 ml, With Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E, High SPF Protection, Non Greasy Formula”
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).
“Garnier Ambre Solaire Super UV Anti Dark Spots and Anti Pollution Face Fluid SPF50+ 40 ml, With Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E, High SPF Protection, Non Greasy Formula”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
“Garnier Ambre Solaire Super UV Anti Dark Spots and Anti Pollution Face Fluid SPF50+ 40 ml, With Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E, High SPF Protection, Non Greasy Formula”
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.
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
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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
More about HomosalateUvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateIs 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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateTinosorb 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.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Dibutyl adipateAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateUvinul 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
More about Ethylhexyl triazoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateHelps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about SarcosinePure 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
More about TocopherolA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateIncreases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Homosalate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Silica, Ethylhexyl stearate, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Beheneth-25, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Corn starch modified, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dibutyl adipate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Gluconolactone, Salicylic acid, Saccharide isomerate, Sarcosine, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, 1,2-hexanediol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Pentylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| SVRLohmann Medical SVR Sebiaclear SPF-50 Matifying CreamYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayEffaclar Duo+ SPF 30 | Thank You FarmerSun Project Skin Relief Sun Cream | VERSODay Cream SPF30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | — | $20.09 | $12.00 | $62.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Adenosine | Retinyl Retinoate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 30 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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We believe that this product can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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 also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 1.10% - 1.30%, uvinul a plus 4.50% - 5.40%, octinoxate 3.50% - 4.30%, uvinul t 0.55% - 0.85% and homosalate 5.90% - 7.20%.
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. 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.
The product retails for 18.81£ in the United Kingdom.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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