Comparison between Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Sun Cream SPF 50 vs. La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizing Cream

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34 Ingredients 42

1
Water
1
Algae/Seaweed/Kelp Extract (Species Unspecified)
2
Isopropyl Palmitate
2
Mineral Oil\paraffinum Liquidum\huile Minerale
3
Glycerin
3
Petrolatum
4
Octocrylene
4
Glycerin
5
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
5
Isohexadecane
6
Avobenzone
6
Microcrystalline Wax\cera Microcristallina\cire Microcristalline
7
Titanium Dioxide [nano]/​ Titanium Dioxide
7
Lanolin Alcohol
8
Alcohol Denatured
8
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract
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Uniqueness28 out of 34
82.4%
Uniqueness36 out of 42
85.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
11 out of 34
32%
chemical
21 out of 34
62%
natural
16 out of 42
38%
chemical
21 out of 42
50%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Glycerin#3Tocopherol#15Palmitic Acid#21Alcohol Denatured#8
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Isopropyl Palmitate#2Stearic Acid#11Myristic Acid#27Glyceryl Stearate SE#33
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Linalool#22Citric Acid#31
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Glycerin#4Beta Carotene#25Panthenol#32Alcohol Denatured#41
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Petrolatum#3Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil#9Decyl Oleate#26
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Citric Acid#29Limonene#33Linalool#35Citral#39

Detailed view

Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Sun Cream SPF 50 vs. La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizing Cream
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Algae/Seaweed/Kelp Extract (Species Unspecified)

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 2

#2Isopropyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Binding, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Softening
Antistatic
Hair gloss
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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#2Mineral Oil\paraffinum Liquidum\huile Minerale

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 3

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#3Petrolatum

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Moisturising
UV Protection
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
Position 4

#4Octocrylene

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Octocrylene is an organic chemical sunscreen. It protects against UVA and UVB rays that can damage your skin or even lead to melanoma. It also stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients in a formulation and increases the water resistance of a product. It is approved by the FDA in concentrations of up to 10%. It’s not a very effective component on its own, that’s why manufacturers combine it with other chemical sunscreens.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.

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#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 5

#5Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#5Isohexadecane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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