Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Refresh SPF30

Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Refresh SPF30

26ingredients
SunscreenGarnier

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeVeganReef-safeAlcohol-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

14 flagged

This sunscreen from Garnier lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 13 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 9 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

13 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Alpha-isomethyl ionone · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Citronellol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Citral · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
  • Coumarin · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Homosalate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
  • Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
  • Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
  • Benzyl salicylate · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingAnti-agingReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 3
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

26

INCI (full list, INCI order): alcohol denat., homosalate, octocrylene, ethylhexyl salicylate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, ethylhexyl triazone, drometrizole trisiloxane, dicaprylyl ether, tocopherol, polyamide-8, limonene, linalool, benzyl salicylate, benzyl alcohol, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, alpha-isomethyl ionone, acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, citronellol, citral, water, coumarin, parfum

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1alcohol denat.12limonene13linalool14benzyl salicylate22citronellol23citral25coumarin26parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Refresh SPF30 contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 9 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, citronellol, citral, coumarin, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Refresh SPF30 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Refresh SPF30 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Refresh SPF30's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Refresh SPF30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Refresh SPF30 contains 13 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Refresh SPF30 against your own profile.