Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of bondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid versus Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 UK .
Last updated on December 06, 2023. Published on December 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
Ingredient Info
bondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid 36 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 34 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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bondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid 36 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
bondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid 36 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 34 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Octocrylene • Dibutyl Adipate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Butylene Glycol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Silica • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Tapioca Starch • Glyceryl Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Saccharide Isomerate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Decyl Glucoside • Acrylates Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Triethanolamine • Hydroxyacetophenone • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Disodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • CI 77499 • Decylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Alumina
Water • Glycerin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Isopropyl Palmitate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Octocrylene • Alcohol Denat. • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Talc • Titanium Dioxide • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Synthetic Wax • Tocopherol • Stearic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Thermus Thermophillus Ferment • Peg-100 Stearate • Eugenol • Triethanolamine • Palmitic Acid • Dimethicone • Linalool • Benzyl Alcohol • Caprylyl Glycol • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Myristic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Potassium Sorbate • Citric Acid • Aluminum Hydroxide • Glyceryl Stearate • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Waterbondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 1.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 UK contains this as ingredient number 1.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about Octocrylenebondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 3.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 UK contains this as ingredient number 6.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethanebondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 5.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 UK contains this as ingredient number 8.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoatebondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 8.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 UK contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearatebondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 14.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 UK contains this as ingredient number 33.
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.
bondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 15.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 UK contains this as ingredient number 15.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl Phosphatebondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 17.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 UK contains this as ingredient number 11.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycolbondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 20.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 UK contains this as ingredient number 24.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about Triethanolaminebondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 22.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 UK contains this as ingredient number 19.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAbondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 28.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 UK contains this as ingredient number 28.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric Acidbondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 34.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 UK contains this as ingredient number 31.
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bondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid 36 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24H Protect SPF 20 34 ingredients
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bondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid 36 ingredients
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