Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self-Tanning Mousse 200ml (6.76floz)
Self Tanning

Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self-Tanning Mousse 200ml (6.76floz)

Garnier
18Ingredients
0EU Banned
10Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
High Allergens6 fragrance allergens
50% Natural39% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

DIHYDROXYACETONEMax 25.0%
Max concentration:25.0%
Product types:(a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*)(b) Self-tanning products (*)(*) From 26 January 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 22 April 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market
SODIUM BENZOATEMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
SALICYLIC ACIDMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Self Tanning. Verify compliance.

  • DIHYDROXYACETONERestricted to hair dye products
    (a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*)(b) Self-tanning products (*)(*) From 26 January 2022 ha…

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.0 — Ineffective
6.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.0
Active ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Salicylic Acid at pH 6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid at pH 6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Salicylic Acid is at pH 6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

50% natural39% synthetic
9 natural 2 unknown 7 synthetic

Based on 18 ingredients analyzed. 50% natural, 11% unknown and 39% synthetic.

Preservatives3 preservatives
Fragrance2 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity4:BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE
fragrance3:SODIUM BENZOATE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL
solvent2:PROPANEDIOL, ALCOHOL

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight lotion or mousse — develops color over 4–8 hours
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Develops color over hours — initial finish is lightweight

Lightweight, develops color gradually. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.