Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert + Gel-cream versus bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid .
Last updated on January 04, 2024. Published on March 10, 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 common allergens, 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.
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Ingredient Info
Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert + Gel-cream 36 ingredients
bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid 30 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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
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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 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert + Gel-cream 36 ingredients
bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid 30 ingredients
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Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert + Gel-cream 36 ingredients
bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid 30 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Glycerin • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Octocrylene • Isohexadecane • Alcohol Denat. • Propanediol • Dicaprylyl Ether • Propylene Glycol • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Silica • Perlite • Dimethicone • CI 42090 • P-Anisic Acid • Tocopherol • Lecithin • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Phenoxyethanol • Thermus Thermophillus Ferment • Peg-8 Laurate • Oxidized Starch Acetate • Triethanolamine • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Potassium Sorbate • Glyceryl Oleate
Water • Homosalate • Octocrylene • Dibutyl Adipate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Butylene Glycol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Silica • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Tapioca Starch • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Glyceryl Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Acrylates Copolymer • Decyl Glucoside • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Triethanolamine • Hydroxyacetophenone • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Disodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Decylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Carrageenan • Sodium Chloride
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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 WaterGarnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert + Gel-cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 HomosalateGarnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert + Gel-cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneGarnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert + Gel-cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 5.
Ethylhexyl 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 TriazoneGarnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert + Gel-cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 6.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineGarnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert + Gel-cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 OctocryleneGarnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert + Gel-cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 3.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolGarnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert + Gel-cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 27.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaGarnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert + Gel-cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert + Gel-cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 TriethanolamineGarnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert + Gel-cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 EDTAGarnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert + Gel-cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
bondi sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 24.
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