Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Water Resistant Sun Cream Spray SPF50+
84/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Water Resistant Sun Cream Spray SPF50+ is a chemical, water-resistant spray on a hybrid filter system that includes Drometrizole Trisiloxane and Ethylhexyl Triazone. It sets to a matte, lightweight finish with low white cast and works well under makeup, though it may sting slightly near the eyes. Pore-clogging risk is commonly low. With excellent protection and a score of 84.4/100, it is a strong choice for active outdoor use.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
99
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #5, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +12.8 Octocrylene at #9, UV filter
- +32 Drometrizole Trisiloxane at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +11.2)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #14, UV filter
- +8.4 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #23, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- −22.4 UVB coverage saturated
- −21.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
67
- +100 Starting score
- −30 Octocrylene at #9 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #6, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- −3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
Medium
48
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Avobenzone at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −7 Octocrylene at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −6 Octisalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −18 Volatile alcohol at #3
- −5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- −9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (PEG-8 Laurate)
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Fabric stains
High
20
- +100 Starting score
- −45 Avobenzone at #6, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −15 Octocrylene at #9, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- −10 Mexoryl XL at #10, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- −10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- ← 22 Volatile alcohol at #3
- → 16 Glycerin at #2, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- ← 5 Volatile alcohol at #3
- ← 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- → 1 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- → 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #3), fast, even canvas
- → 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 3.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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Water resistance
Very resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +13 3 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
- +12 Label claims water resistance (sport / 40-80 min)
Full ingredient list (26)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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2 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 16 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- ↑ 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- ↑ 7.6 UV protection
- ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- ↑ 7 film former
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 12.8 UV protection
- ↑ 7 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl XL), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 32 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 10 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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12 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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13 Polyester-5
Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- ↑ 3 film former
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 13.2 UV protection
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- ↑ 3 film former
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- ↑ 8.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Supporting ingredient
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25 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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pH adjuster
What SPF is the Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids spray?
It is SPF 50+ and water resistant. Measured protection is excellent, suited to active outdoor use for kids and adults.
Does the Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Water Resistant Sun Cream Spray SPF50+ work under makeup?
Yes, it is rated good as a makeup base, with a matte, lightweight finish and low white cast, so it can sit under foundation.
Does it leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. It is a chemical hybrid spray that dries down matte and clear, though it may sting moderately near the eyes.