Cien Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF 50+ Versus Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advance Lotion SPF 50+
Updated on September 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cien Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advance Lotion SPF 50+ 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Cien Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advance Lotion SPF 50+ 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingWater, Octocrylene, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Potassium Phosphate, Myristyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium Hydroxide, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sclerotium Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Oxidized Starch Acetate
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethanolamine
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylates Copolymer
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientWater, Isopropyl Palmitate, Alcohol Denat., Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Oxidized Starch Acetate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Aluminum Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAlso 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Cien Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advance Lotion SPF 50+ 32 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Cien Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF 50+ 18 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advance Lotion SPF 50+ 32 ingredients
TL;DR: EU/UK only. Not acne-safe, but very nourishing. Can sting sensitive skin, but otherwise moisturizing with a high SPF rating. Affordable.
I tried the German version of this since this is what my partner was using to keep himself from burning as a shade of a redhead. It's actually quite nice; I'd say a more effective version of LRP's Double Repair UV. It did sting my skin, but felt Show more
