Garnier Ambre Solaire

Advantages: UVA/UVB Protection, moisturises
Disadvantages: A bit greasy

...people occur in the UK and not abroad on holiday so it is definitely something that needs looking at. I have been using Garnier Ambre Solaire for quite a while now and there are some things I like about it and others I don't. It has both UVA and UVB protection which we are told is a great benefit and we should always look for both of these in our sun screen lotion. They both react towards the body differently as so both need to be protected from. UBV rays can cause sunburn and some forms of skin cancer. In the past UVA was considered less harmful, but today it is known, that it can contribute to skin cancer via the indirect DNA damage It penetrates deeply but it does not cause sunburn. Apparently 95% of UV rays are UVA rays, which are believed to be the principal cause for premature ageing as they penetrate deeper into the skin than...

Spottydog11 15.07.2008 · Read review
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Review of Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Moisturising Protection Milk SPF30

Garnier Ambre Solaire GEL good for oily skin;for use on body only

Advantages: Gel formulation, makes skin shimmer, available in high SPFs
Disadvantages: price, smell, dry oil feel on skin

...for bargains- both Boots and supermarkets like ASDA or Sainsbury?s have 2 for 1 deals which I have seen often before. All in all, it made my skin shimmer on holiday, protected it well (I used SPF 30) and I did not burn. SPF 30 gave me a lovely hint-of-tan glow on my medium-warm olive skin. If you want a tan, go with a lower SPF like 20 on your body. But if you need to protect your face, buy a sunscreen for your face. They are formulated not to sting, even though they are more expensive than body sunscreens like this one. There are also cheaper body sunscreens....

desiree27 24.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect

Ambre Solaire No Streaks Bronzer = Brilliant!

Advantages: NO STREAKS!!! + super easy and quick to apply!
Disadvantages: tan is quite light so needs a couple of layers to build a nice colour

...This week I was feeling a little down about my appearance and decided on a fake tan pick me up! I've used lots of different kind of fake tans before and was going to try fake bake or st tropez this time but with times being hard finance wise I decided on Ambre Solaire £8 for the body one and £6 for the face. I am very pale and so went for the 'light' version. Before starting I exfoliated and moisturised well, then applied the tan. I applied as stated on the can, spraying from a distance of 30 cm in regular motions and didn't rub in. It's very easy to apply, it sprays at every angle and took less than 5 minutes to apply. The scent of the tan is quite pleasant at first and not as chemical smelling as some of the others. Although this does give way to the usual fake tan smell as the night goes on!! I really didn't feel the need to rub...

noangel21c 04.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of Garnier Ambre Solaire No Streaks Bronzer

Garnier No Streaks Bronzer Look Like David Dickinson Folks!!

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Lots

..., pale and ill-looking). In a mad dash I raced around my local boots looking for a spray tan. Yes can you believe it a tan in a can. My husband thought that this was hilarious as I tend to shy away from products like this (since my disasterous experience of tanning in Florida- that however is another story which will never be told). I have to say I had no clue what to buy however the power of advertising got the better of me and I opted for Garnier Ambre Solaire Light No Streaks Bronzer Self-Tanning Spray. It said that it would give me a natural light-looking tan from the first application. That was enough for me so I popped it in my basket. In addition i also purchased rubber gloves the latex variety the reason for which will be revealed later. This item cost £8.99 for a 125ml can. I remember thinking at the time that this was rather...

anniehiccups 16.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Garnier Ambre Solaire No Streaks Bronzer

Self-tanning made easy with Ambre Solaire No Streaks

Advantages: Easy to use, dries quickly, nice colour
Disadvantages: Inexperienced users may end up with some slightly darker patches

...I recently bought this after hours spent scouring beauty retailers online, asking a colleague who regularly uses self tanning products and then some more time spent dithering about in stores look at own brands and insanelyt expensive brands. I mainly bought this because it's easy to use, not messy and it was on offer. I bought the light skin version as I have very very pale skin. I used Garnier Sugar Scrub beforehand to make sure I was suitably exfoliated before application. It was fairly quick and easy to mist myself (at all angles as promised by Garnier!) with the bronzer spray and it doesn't smell bad and is quick to dry. Within an hour you have developed a lovely glow and after a night's sleep it has now developed to a mediumy/dark (or maybe just what I'd consider dark) tan. Some parts are lighter than others but it's not...

blugoogirl 13.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Garnier Ambre Solaire No Streaks Bronzer

Good protection spray butneeds frequent application and is greasy

Advantages: Good sun protection, easy to apply
Disadvantages: Greasy, doesn't hydrate enough

...Garnier Ambre Solaire UV Sensitive 50+ SPF This product is designed for very fair, sun intolerant or sensitive skin that needs a very high protection against UVA and UVB rays. I personally use high SPF products also as protection against strap marks on my shoulders or feet or watch marks on my wrist in summer, as my skin tans very quickly. '"Price"' This is probably not the cheapest product on earth but also not the most expensive. I bought mine at Boots for £12.99 but it was on offer Buy 1 get 1 free so it calculates for about £6.50 each, which isn?t bad. My advice is to buy the summer products out of season because you can always find a good bargain. So I have my sun protection ready a few months before going on holidays and don?t have to worry about it later :-) '"Packaging"' Simple and nice white 200 ml bottle...

Veronica115012 20.08.2009 (07.09.2009) · Read review
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Review of Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Protection Spray SPF 50

A great way to protect your little uns from the sun

Advantages: easily rubbed in, high factor.
Disadvantages: pricey

...This product is great at keeping our little one's skin healthy. It contains both UVA and UVB protection which is essential in sun can products. What does it do? It protects the skin from the damaging rays from the sun which can lead to skin cancer in later life. It is hypoallergenic and specially designed for children. It is factor 50+ which is th ehighest factor readily available. How do I use it? Apply the sun screen just before sun exposure. Rub into the skin which is exposed. Reapply frequently and generously to ensure maximum protection Avoid contact with eyes. What does it look like? It comes in a bottle containing 200mls. It is a white bottle with an orange nozzle and the Garnier logo on the front. The nozzle has a plastic cap which you pop on to ensure it doesn't leak. It is easy to use. How easy it is to...

lorriellah 14.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Very High Protection Milk SPF 50+

A Fair Maiden in Need of Protection...

Advantages: Clean and light, good coverage
Disadvantages: Tricky Spray Top

...I am the daughter of a strawberry blonde and freckly mother who burns on stepping outside and a brown haired father who tans to a gorgeous golden brown enough to make all sun worshippers in a mile radius weep with envy...Which of these genetic traits did I happen to end up with? Of course, my mother! I do have a little more resistance to the sun than my mother however, luckily getting a little something from my father! But I do still need to be extra careful in the sun. I can tan, but I can also burn. To make sure I stay the right shade of pale I should be, without doing my skin any damage, I use Garnier Ambre Solair Clear Protect. I am a keen festival goer and sun cream is always an essential when standing in a field all day in midsummer. What is Clear Protect? ------------------------------- Mostly everyone knows...

chugglebunny 21.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect

Get all creamed up for the sun with Ambre Solaire.

Advantages: It works.
Disadvantages: Cant think of any.

...If you have fair skin and catch the sun easily like me then you need to try Ambre Solaire After sun Tan Maintainer. Normally I tend to go red and sometimes I burn. I have found over the past few years that Ambre Solaire after sun tan maintainer has not only given me a good looking tan over the redness but, it has also moisturised and soothed the areas that have been burned and dried out too. Before I started using this product did not really use any other sun cream so when I went looking for one I did not really have a clue as to what brand was the best to use. I basically looked at the packing and picked the best looking one off the shelf and to tell you the truth I am really glad I picked this one. The cream is fairly runny and will run out of the bottle if you leave it on its side and you must be careful not to squeeze too...

Tonster 24.04.2003 · Read review
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Review of Garnier Ambre Solaire After Sun Maintainer

Not just for children...

Advantages: Not expensive, nice to use and gives good protection
Disadvantages: Doesn't give total protection 100% of the time and might be too rich for oily skins

...Choosing a suitable sunblock can be a tricky business.  Every time I need to buy a new one I?m completely non-plussed by the range that is available and also the huge cost.  I always end up buying the same one because I don?t feel able to spend a lot of money on something new that is an unknown quantity.   I have a theory that whatever is designed to be spread on a child?s skin is certainly likely to be suitable for my skin too.  That is why for the last few years I?ve been using Garnier Ambre Solaire for Kids (Spf 50₊). The lotion is described as a very high protection moisturising milk which is hypoallergenic and fragrance-free.  It is claimed to protect against sun-induced skin damage and is water and sand resistant.  It also claims to conform 100% to European recommendations for protection against the harmful effects...

gillianae 15.05.2009 (22.05.2009) · Read review
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