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

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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. Keep babies and young children out of direct sunlight. Keep them well covered with a hat, T-shirt and sun glasses. Sun protection creams are important for all but especially important for children and babies for whom extra care is needed. The NHS says: "Their skin is much more sensitive than adult skin, and damage caused by repeated exposure to sunlight could lead to skin cancer developing in later life." 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

2 branded sun creams could leave millions at risk of sun damage

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 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. Two big brand sun creams from Garnier Ambre Solaire and Nivea - including one for kids - have failed Which? sun protection tests.Based 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 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. 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.

protection Popular adults and kids sun creams fail Which? sun protection

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.

Discover Garnier's extensive range of sun protection products. Formulated to have wide-spectrum photostable filters. Products are suitable for the whole family.

Clear Protect Plus Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect leaves no white marks thanks to its transparent formula and non-greasy finish.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Clear Protect Sun Cream Spray SPF15

When buying sunscreen, NHS recommends choosing a product with at least 4-star UVA protection indicated on the label. 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." 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.Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF20 helps to protect against the drying effects of the sun, with its 24H hydration formula, for a soft feeling and silky skin. 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. 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. This needs to be a minimum of one third of the SPF, which is the minimum recommendation set by the EU. Sun cream application testing