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

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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. It said: “Garnier Ambre Solaire has been the expert at suncare innovation for over 85 years and is the only suncare brand with research recognised by the British Skin Foundation. L'Oreal, maker of Garnier Ambre Solaire, told us that it disputes our findings, it has run independent tests of the UVA properties of the product which show that it passes the tests, complies with all applicable standards and provides proper sun protection for consumers. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends using 35ml of sunscreen to cover the whole body; this is about seven teaspoons' worth.

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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. Wearing sunglasses and avoiding the hottest part of the day are both advisable things to do (for adults too). Babies should always be kept out of the sun. 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. After an initial fail result, we tested an extra sample of each of the sun screens and both failed again. Because of this we've named these two products Don't Buys that we recommend you avoid. Nivea’s Kids Protect & Care SPF50+ failed the SPF test, falling short of the SPF50 claim on the bottle, Which? said. A further test on a second sample found the measured SPF was even lower.adult sun creams and 3 kids' ones passed both our UVA and SPF tests, including some great value options. You can see the list of products that passed below.

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We would advise consumers not to buy these products as there are alternatives available that are both cheaper and performed better when we tested them.” That’s according to an investigation into fifteen branded and own-label sunscreens, including eleven SPF30 adult products and four SPF50 kids’ sun creams.Transparent Protection Discover Garnier's extensive range of sun protection products. Formulated to have wide-spectrum photostable filters. Products are suitable for the whole family. Two big brand sun creams from Garnier Ambre Solaire and Nivea - including one for kids - have failed Which? sun protection tests.

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The World Health Organization recommends using 35ml of sunscreen to cover the whole body; this is about seven teaspoons’ worth. It is recommended you wear sunscreen when the UV index hits three. It’s best to apply to all exposed areas 15 minutes before going outside, and reapply every two hours, especially after swimming or other outdoor physical activity.Children's skin is more sensitive to the sun , so it's especially important to keep them protected. We also ask a panel to rate how easy each sun lotion is to apply and how well it absorbs into the skin. The sun creams which passed both sun protection tests and are easiest to apply are our Best Buys. This is usually indicated with a UVA seal – a circle with ‘UVA’ inside it – which shows that it meets the EU recommendations for UVA sun protection, or the Boots UVA star rating system used to indicate a higher level of UVA protection. When buying sunscreen, NHS recommends choosing a product with at least 4-star UVA protection indicated on the label.

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Only sun creams that pass both our SPF and UVA sun protection tests and that are also easy to apply can be Best Buys - four products from this year's tests impressed enough to get our recommendation. 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.” 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. 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 It's best to apply to all exposed areas 15 minutes before going outside, and reapply every two hours, especially after swimming or other outdoor physical activity. 2. Know what sun protection symbols to look for and what they meanBased 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 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. It is especially important for young children who tend to have more sensitive skin compared to adults.