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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum versus Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid .

Published on August 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (6)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

We don't have a description for Diisopropyl Sebacate.

Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.

It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.

The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.

Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.

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Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

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 Triazine

Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

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 Triazone

Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 11.

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We don't have a description for C8-22 Alkyl Acrylate.

Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (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 Tocopherol

Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.

Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.

Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone

Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

Learn more about Hydroxyethylcellulose

Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.

Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate

Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid contains this as ingredient number 26.

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38% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Face Serum 24 ingredients

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Heavy (1) Oily (1) Sticky (1)
Hubayobi's avatar

Hubayobi

5 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

No~
The texture is nice and it doesn’t leave a white cast but it was too heavy on my skin and it takes a lot of time the product to absorbed....

No~
The texture is nice and it doesn’t leave a white cast but it was too heavy on my skin and it takes a lot of time the product to absorbed. Didn’t really liked it. Not recommended.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Expert+ SPF50+ Face Fluid 26 ingredients

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