Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Sun Cream Protection Spray, SPF30, 200ml

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UVA and UVB are both types of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and have been linked to skin cancer. Formula conforms 100% to European recommendations for protection against the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays. Based on our testing, we don't think this product provides the protection you would expect, so we've labelled it a Don't Buy. What the manufacturers say Two big brand sun creams from Garnier Ambre Solaire and Nivea - including one for kids - have failed Which? sun protection tests. This year, four sun lotions impressed enough to be given our top recommendation. These products will protect your skin as claimed and be pleasant and easy to use.

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We tested this kids' sun cream from Nivea twice. The first sample didn't come close to providing SPF50+ protection. When we tested a second sample in exactly the same way, the measured SPF was even lower. Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect leaves no white marks thanks to its transparent formula and non-greasy finish. We test SPF and UVA protection according to British Standards, to see if products meet the claims on the bottle. You don't have permission to access "http://www.savers.co.uk/b/Garnier%20Ambre%20Solaire" on this server. Harry Rose, at Which?, said: “Our research shows consumers cannot always trust that essential products will provide the level of protection they expect for themselves and their children.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect leaves no white marks thanks to its transparent formula and non-greasy finish.

Our Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Sun Cream SPF50+ provides very high protection against sun induced skin damage and sunburn. This non-greasy formula is specially developed for all skin types including fair and sensitive skin.

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Our Garnier Ambre Solaire Hydra 24 Hour Travel Size Protect Sun Protection Lotion SPF30 provides advanced UVA and UVB protection against sun induced skin damage and sunburn. Enriched with responsibly sourced Shea Butter, this ultra-hydrating formula helps protect against the drying effect of the sun for hydrated and soft feeling skin. This travel size tube makes it perfect for being on the go! Formula conforms 100% to European recommendations for protection against the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays. We take product efficacy very seriously. Our UVA claims are supported by robust photoprotection testing carried out independently under ISO standard ISO 24443:2012 and meet the requirements of the European Recommendation for sun protection products.” That’s according to an investigation into fifteen branded and own-label sunscreens, including eleven SPF30 adult products and four SPF50 kids’ sun creams.

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The sun protection factor (SPF) shows how much protection sun cream provides against UVB radiation. It indicates how much longer skin covered with the sunscreen takes to redden compared with unprotected skin. We spread a thin film of sun cream on a roughened glass plate. We place it in the light-path of a UV spectrophotometer (a machine that measures light) to measure the UVA radiation absorbed by the sun cream. We put 11 SPF30 adult sun screens and 4 SPF50+ kids sun creams to the test and were concerned to find two products that failed to live up to their SPF or UVA protection claims. It is especially important for young children who tend to have more sensitive skin compared to adults.

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Our Garnier Ambre Solaire Ideal Bronze Sun Lotion Spray SPF30 supports your skin's natural tanning process**. This non-greasy and water resistant formula helps to achieve a uniform and glowing tan. Tested under dermatological control. Formula conforms 100% to European recommendations for protection against the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays. While the results were close to the minimum required for it to pass, neither sample quite made the grade and so we're recommending that you don't buy it. What the manufacturers say Children's skin is more sensitive to the sun , so it's especially important to keep them protected. Clear Protect Plus Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect leaves no white marks thanks to its transparent formula and non-greasy finish. Our Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Dry Mist SPF50+ provides very high protection against sun induced skin damage and sunburn. This ultra-light formula is non-greasy and leaves no white marks on skin. With Ceramide, providing UVA & UVB protection and instant skin barrier function protection.

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In addition to SPF, consumers should also pay attention to the protection sunscreens provide against UVA rays, which can lead to premature ageing along with skin cancer. INGREDIENTS : ALCOHOL DENAT., C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, HOMOSALATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLENEDIAMINE/STEARYL DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, BIS ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, POLYAMIDE-8, DROMETRIZOLE TRISILOXANE, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM BENZOATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF J U ICE, P ARFUM / FRAGRANCE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE (F.I.L Z289852/1). Our Garnier Travel Size Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Sun Cream SPF50+ provides very high protection against sun induced skin damage and sunburn. This non-greasy formula is specially developed for all skin types including fair and sensitive skin. When buying sunscreen, NHS recommends choosing a product with at least 4-star UVA protection indicated on the label.