Quick Summary:
Date Tested: 06/15/2022
Just like the Australian Gold Botanical non tinted SPF50 but with tint, the tinted face sunscreen (for fair to light skin tones) protects well. Its probably the same formula, but just with tint added.
This sunscreen is a physical (mineral) based formulation containing equal amounts of both Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. It is priced slightly higher than the non tinted version (~$3 more expensive), but is still very affordable for the amount of protection that it provides. I have tested other tinted sunscreens, and I believe this provides the best value in terms of price/performance.
The Australian Gold Botanical tinted face SPF 50 reduced 95.45% of the UVI, 95.63% of emitted UVA, and 92.19% of the radiated UVB. Almost exactly the same performance as the non tinted version. Kudos to the team at Australian Gold for a good product!
Australian Gold Botanical Tinted SPF 50 BB cream ingredients
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 4%, Zinc Oxide 4%
Inactive Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Silica, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Extract, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Panthenol, Squalane, Disodium EDTA, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499)
Manufacturers Website: www.australiangold.com
Australian Gold Botanicals Tinted BB cream characteristics at a glance:
- 100% Mineral Sunscreen: Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide provide a non-chemical sun protection option, with a powder-like finish that’s never greasy
- Subtle Tint: Seamlessly blends into Fair to Light skin tones, and helps provide an improved complexion appearance by minimizing uneven color, fine lines and wrinkles
- BB Cream: This Oil Free lotion is mattifying and provides light coverage that can double as foundation
- Australian Botanicals: Kakadu Plum, Eucalyptus and Red Algae form a unique combination of antioxidant rich botanicals.
- Eco Conscious Formulation: Designed to be Non-Nano, Oxybenzone Free, Alcohol Free, Dye Free, Oil Free, Phthalate Free, PABA Free, Petrolatum Free, Sulfate Free, & Gluten Free. No added Parabens. Hypoallergenic. Dermatologist and Pediatrician Tested. Vegan, Cruelty Free, and never tested on animals.
- Fragrance Free for every day use on delicate and sensitive skin
- Viscosity is good.
Prepared slide ready for testing
The Tinted Face BB Cream spread nice and consistent. A great looking sample indeed.
Below are the results from 2 hours of testing in my UV testing station.
Australian Gold SPF50 UV blocking test results
Ultraviolet light quick reference:
UVA: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 315nm – 400nm. The “Aging UV light” – Causes wrinkles.
UVB: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 280nm – 315nm. The “Bad UV light” – Causes skin cancer.
UVI: The global sun UV index. The more a sunscreen can reduce the level of UVI, the better.
UV test results:
Ultraviolet sensor readings:
Before Sunscreen | After Sunscreen | % UV Blocked | |
TEMP | 83.45 | 77.7 | |
UVA | 25682 | 1122.75 | 95.63% |
UVB | 1262 | 98.5 | 92.19% |
UVI | 15.05 | .69 | 95.45% |
Testing notes:
Providing fantastic protection (as good as the non tinted version) just with color. I cant vouch for the tint, the blending, or the feel when wearing it as a BB cream, but I do know the product has great ability to reduce UVI and block the ultraviolet irradiance coming from the sun. It also does so at a very reasonable price.
I recommend it (for its sun protection abilities).
Want to try the Australian Gold Botanical tinted BB cream SPF 50?
Providing great sun protection, but with tint! Recommended
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