Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Australian Gold SPF 50 Face Guard Sunscreen Stick versus Garnier Ambre Solare Sensitive Advanced Face Protection Mist SPF50 .
Published on April 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Australian Gold SPF 50 Face Guard Sunscreen Stick 18 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solare Sensitive Advanced Face Protection Mist SPF50 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Australian Gold SPF 50 Face Guard Sunscreen Stick 18 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solare Sensitive Advanced Face Protection Mist SPF50 35 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Australian Gold SPF 50 Face Guard Sunscreen Stick 18 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solare Sensitive Advanced Face Protection Mist SPF50 35 ingredients
Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract 5% • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Ozokerite • Phenoxyethanol • Synthetic Beeswax • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Tocopheryl Acetate • Zinc Oxide
Butane • Water • Homosalate • Octocrylene • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Nylon-12 • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Styrene • Vp/Va Copolymer • P-Anisic Acid • Cyclohexasiloxane • Tocopherol • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phenoxyethanol • Thermus Thermophillus Ferment • Peg-32 • Peg-8 Laurate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Triethanolamine • Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate • Polyglyceryl-4 Polyricinoleate • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Pentylene Glycol • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Potassium Sorbate • Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateAustralian Gold SPF 50 Face Guard Sunscreen Stick contains this as ingredient number 1.
Garnier Ambre Solare Sensitive Advanced Face Protection Mist SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateAustralian Gold SPF 50 Face Guard Sunscreen Stick contains this as ingredient number 3.
Garnier Ambre Solare Sensitive Advanced Face Protection Mist SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumAustralian Gold SPF 50 Face Guard Sunscreen Stick contains this as ingredient number 9.
Garnier Ambre Solare Sensitive Advanced Face Protection Mist SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 35.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Australian Gold SPF 50 Face Guard Sunscreen Stick contains this as ingredient number 13.
Garnier Ambre Solare Sensitive Advanced Face Protection Mist SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Australian Gold SPF 50 Face Guard Sunscreen Stick 18 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solare Sensitive Advanced Face Protection Mist SPF50 35 ingredients
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Australian Gold SPF 50 Face Guard Sunscreen Stick 18 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solare Sensitive Advanced Face Protection Mist SPF50 35 ingredients
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Garnier Ambre Solare Sensitive Advanced Face Protection Mist SPF50 35 ingredients
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