ABOUT:
“The Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Tinted Face Mineral Lotion is more than just powerful sun protection – it’s gentle care for your skin. This non-chemical sunscreen lotion delivers a refreshingly luxurious, powdery-clean feel, while the subtle tint seamlessly blends into any skin tone yet washes away with water. Specially designed for sensitive facial skin, this lotion won’t clog pores and is fragrance free. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from native Australian botanical ingredients, it allows you to enjoy the sun your way, protected from both UVA and UVB rays, and water resistant for up to 80 minutes.”
ADDITIONAL CLAIMS:
- A powder-like matte finish that’s never greasy
- Australian Botanicals: Kakadu Plum, Eucalyptus and Red Algae form a unique combination of antioxidant rich botanicals
- Oxybenzone Free, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free, PABA Free, Petrolatum Free, SLS (Sulfate) Free, Dye Free and Oil Free
- Hypoallergenic
- Dermatologist and Pediatrician Tested
- Not tested on animals
- Fragrance Free for use on even the most delicate skin
- Gluten Free
- Water Resistant up to 80 mins
Price: $23.49 CAD / $14.99 USD
Amount: 89ml / 3fl oz
UV FILTERS:
Type: Mineral
Zinc Oxide 4%
Titanium Dioxide 4%
Protection: UVA/UVB
Strength: SPF 50
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Alumina, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium Edta, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Hexyl Laurate, Iron Oxides, Panthenol, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polymethysilsesquioxane, Porphyra Umbilicalis (Red Algae) Extract, Silica, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethoxycaprylysilane, Water
CONSISTENCY: Surprisingly thin cream
FRAGRANCE: No noticeable scent. Although it claims it’s fragrance free, there’s still Eucalyptus leaf extract in the list, which is a fragrant plant.
APPLICATION: Because of the texture, I try to work in sections and layer as I go to get an adequate amount to cover my face.
FINISH: Matte and smoothing.
FEEL: I wouldn’t say it feels like I have nothing on the skin, but it’s still fairly light. For my normal to dry skin, sometimes it does feel too drying, especially when I used this in the winter time.
STINGS EYES? No.
WHITECAST / TINTED? A bit of both. Seems to blend in okay at first, but the more you layer the more noticeably a cast gets.
WATER RESISTANT? Yes – 80 minutes.
SKIN BENEFITS?
Antioxidants are always a nice-to-have in SPF, and it also contains Panthenol (pro-Vitamin B35 to help hold moisture.
UNDER MAKEUP:
Probably the best sunscreen to wear under makeup! It grips to your base like other mineral sunscreens, but it adds a blurring effect!
PROS:
- Lightish feel
- Acts as an awesome primer
- Great price for the amount you get
- Water-resitant for 80 minutes
IN BETWEEN FEELS:
- Mattifying
- Sometimes an okay tint for my skin tone / undertone
Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Tinted Face Lotion is an excellent affordable mineral sunscreen with a tint that’s suitable for some skin types. Although the finish is more suitable for those with oily skin and the tint can still appear grey, it performs well as an SPF and as a day time primer if I need my makeup to last all day! Dry-skinned peeps beware – this won’t be suitable for you in dry climates.
xo, M
UPDATE March 5, 2020: Australian Gold Botanical came out with a new formula as well as 3 shades! Found at ULTA
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