We believe that "Australian Gold - Gold Continuous Spray, SPF 30, Clear" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: oxybenzone 2.00% (declared), avobenzone 2.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 7.50% (declared) and octocrylene 2.75% (declared).

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Australian Gold" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

Octocrylene2.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Benzophenone-32%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Homosalate7.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

Ethylhexyl salicylate5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Key Actives

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

Homosalate7.5%

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Works for:Sun protection

Octocrylene2.75%

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Works for:Sun protection

Benzophenone-32%

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Works for:Sun protection

Potential irritants

Parfum22% - 33%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Benzophenone-32%

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Parfum4.8% - 7.1%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Menthyl lactate3.5% - 5.3%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

Sd alcohol 40-b1% - 1.5%

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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane2%

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Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

Homosalate7.5%

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Octocrylene2.75%

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Polyester-82.3% - 3.4%

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Used to stabilize product formulations and individual ingredients (for example, sunscreens). Can be an allergen

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Parfum22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane2%

Irritation risk:

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

Homosalate7.5%

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Ethylhexyl salicylate5%

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Octocrylene2.75%

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Benzophenone-32%

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Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate9% - 13.5%

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Parfum4.8% - 7.1%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Menthyl lactate3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

Polyester-82.3% - 3.4%

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Used to stabilize product formulations and individual ingredients (for example, sunscreens). Can be an allergen

Sd alcohol 40-b1% - 1.5%

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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer0.5% - 1.2%

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Ingredient list view

Parfum, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Parfum, Menthyl lactate, Polyester-8, Sd alcohol 40-b, Va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer

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