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Published on March 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Sunscreen French Brand France

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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Buy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30

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Buy Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30

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
spf rating
30
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
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (8)
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (8)
Vitamin E

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Water

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Homosalate

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Dicaprylyl Ether is created from caprylic acid. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient.

As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Ether is non-comedogenic. It helps soften and smooth the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, helping to hydrate the skin.

Dicaprylyl Ether gives a non-greasy feel and better spreadability to products.

Learn more about Dicaprylyl Ether

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

We don't have a description for Diisopropyl Sebacate.

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Octocrylene

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
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

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 6.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.

As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

8
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.

Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 6.

9
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.

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 9.

10
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 7.

11
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 8.

12
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is more commonly known as Ensulizole, a chemical sunscreen ingredient.

Ensulizole mainly protects UV-B (290-340 nm) but offers a little UV-A (320-400 nm) protection. It is often paired with less photo-stable sunscreen ingredients due to its photo-stability.

Due to it being water-soluble, Ensulizole helps give sunscreens a light and non-oily texture.

Ensulizole is approved worldwide:

Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

13
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.

Learn more about Propanediol

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 11.

14
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.

Learn more about Triethanolamine

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 17.

15
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

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

16
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Glycol

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 23.

17
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

18
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate.

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

19
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Loved

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 Acid

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 25.

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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

Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Glow Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 15.

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55% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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