#BeautyHero: Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Nourishing Protective Oil SPF50

#BeautyHero: The Silkiest SPF For Summer Skin

BeautyHero Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Nourishing Protective Oil SPF50

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If, when you think of SPF, you conjure up visions of unctuous creams that leave a pasty residue on skin then you need to know about this sunblock game-changer. Garnier has poured a high protection level of SPF50 into the silkiest body oil to create this; the Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Nourishing Protective Oil SPF50, £8.50.

The lightweight formula veils your limbs in a softer-than-soft nourishing blend, which – unlike some high SPF alternatives - is actually a joy to apply and it works wonders for those with sensitive or sun-intolerant skin. We’ve been smothering it on all summer and, frankly, being sun-safe has never felt more indulgent…

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#BeautyHero: Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Nourishing Protective Oil SPF50

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