Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Sun Cream Spray SPF15, 200ml

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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. 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.

Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Sun Cream Spray SPF15 200ml Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Sun Cream Spray SPF15 200ml

Nivea Sun prides itself on its decades of experience in sun care and is dedicated to developing products that reliably and effectively protect against sun damage.

Formula conforms 100% to European recommendations for protection against the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends using 35ml of sunscreen to cover the whole body; this is about seven teaspoons' worth. Two big brand sun creams from Garnier Ambre Solaire and Nivea - including one for kids - have failed Which? sun protection tests. 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. Clear Protect suncream is very water resistant, perfect for taking to the beach or to the swimming pool.

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Children's skin is more sensitive to the sun , so it's especially important to keep them protected. The claim follows an investigation by Which? into 15 branded and own-label sunscreens, including eleven SPF30 adult products and four SPF50 kids’ sun creams. 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. UVA rays can lead to premature ageing along with skin cancer. The rating is usually shown with a UVA seal – a circle with ‘UVA’ inside it – which shows 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. We test SPF and UVA protection according to British Standards, to see if products meet the claims on the bottle.

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When buying sunscreen, NHS recommends choosing a product with at least 4-star UVA protection indicated on the label. 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 mean Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect leaves no white marks thanks to its transparent formula and non-greasy finish. 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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transparent formula, this ultra-light protection spray dries in 5 seconds, no white marks on skin or clothes 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. 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." 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 would advise consumers not to buy these products as there are alternatives available that are both cheaper and performed better when we tested them.”UVA and UVB are both types of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and have been linked to skin cancer. Sun Protection Factor (SPF) shows how much a product protects against UVB rays. UVB rays (or ultraviolet B) damage the outermost layers of the skin.