Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray SPF50 INCI List & Ingredients | Garnier

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from Garnier lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Homosalate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
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

INCI (full list, INCI order): 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 juice, parfum, citric acid, potassium sorbate

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1alcohol denat.18parfum

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
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 Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray SPF50 contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray SPF50 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray SPF50 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray SPF50'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 Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray SPF50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray SPF50 contains 4 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 Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray SPF50 against your own profile.