Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 versus Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 .
Published on August 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 17 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 harsh alcohols, 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
Vichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 44 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not 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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Vichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 44 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 28 ingredients
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Vichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 44 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 28 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Silica • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Glycerin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Octocrylene • Pentylene Glycol • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Parfum • Caprylyl Methicone • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Titanium Dioxide • Triethanolamine • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Stearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Inulin Lauryl Carbamate • Peg-8 Laurate • Disodium EDTA • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum • Aluminum Hydroxide • Stearic Acid • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract • Potassium Sorbate • CI 17200 • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Biotin
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Octocrylene • Niacinamide • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Dimethicone • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Silica • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Peg-100 Stearate • Stearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Tocopherol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Phenylethyl Resorcinol • Triethanolamine • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Poloxamer 338 • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
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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 WaterVichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 SilicaVichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 TriazoneVichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinVichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 BenzoateVichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Drometrizole Trisiloxane is a UV filter that provides both UV-A (344 nm) and UV-B (303 nm) protection.
This ingredient is photostable and studies show it to be generally safe and effective. The compound Meroxyl XL is owned by L'Oreal while Drometrizole trisiloxane can be found in other sunscreen brands.
It is currently approved for use in the EU, Canada, Australia, and Japan. However, it is not yet approved for use in the US.
This ingredient is often used with other sunscreen ingredients, such as Ecamsule.
Learn more about Drometrizole TrisiloxaneVichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneVichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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Vichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 OctocryleneVichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 PhosphateVichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ecamsule is a UV-A absorber (290–400 nm) patented by L'Oreal. It is derived from benzylidene camphor, making it highly photostable.
Ecamsule is able to prevent UV from reaching the skin. It absorbs UV and releases it as thermal energy.
It does this by:
The pH of ecamsule needs to be neutralized due to it being an acid. Triethanolamine is a pH adjusting ingredient often used with ecamsule.
This sunscreen ingredient is approved for use in the EU, Canada, and Asia. In the US, ecamsule is approved only for use in sunscreen formulations. This is due to the US considering sunscreen as an OTC drug instead of a cosmetic.
Learn more about Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic AcidVichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 TriethanolamineVichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 GlycolVichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholVichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Vichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 TocopherolVichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Xanthan 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 GumVichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 32.
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
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Vichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 44 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 28 ingredients
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Vichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 44 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 28 ingredients
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Vichy Capital Soleil Anti-Ageing 3-in-1 SPF 50 44 ingredients
Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 28 ingredients
KadriReede_527
Was too sticky for summertime and without a makeup.
Works very well in autumn and winter. Even without makeup. Very moisturizing.
For dry skin....
Was too sticky for summertime and without a makeup.
Works very well in autumn and winter. Even without makeup. Very moisturizing.
For dry skin. Oily skin owners wouldn't like this. And it rather works well with colder weather.
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