Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Advanced Sun Cream Spray SPF 50+ - UK Versus Cosmed Sun Essential Fluid SPF 50 PA++++
Updated on September 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Advanced Sun Cream Spray SPF 50+ 24 ingredients
Cosmed Sun Essential Fluid SPF 50 PA++++ 30 ingredients
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Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Advanced Sun Cream Spray SPF 50+ 24 ingredients
Cosmed Sun Essential Fluid SPF 50 PA++++ 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
StabilisingDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Triethanolamine
BufferingDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Alcohol Denat., Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Propanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Diisopropyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Triethanolamine, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolysilicone-15
UV FilterDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Palm Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentBisabolol
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Glycine Soja Lipids
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingHippophae Rhamnoides Acid
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Pentylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, C12-16 Alcohols, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polysilicone-15, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Zinc Oxide, Palm Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ectoin, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Squalane, Sodium Polyacrylate, Bisabolol, Helianthus Annuus Seed, Silica, Glycine Soja Lipids, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Acacia Senegal Gum, Hippophae Rhamnoides Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract
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 WaterYou might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineEthylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolSodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
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 GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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