Quick Summary:
Date Tested: 06/12/2022
I do like testing sunscreen from companies I have never heard of as I approach the procedure with a blank state. Is the product good? Bad? Mediocre? On first impressions of said sunscreen, I thought oh AUSTRALIAN! MUST BE CROCODILE GOOD.
This sunscreen is a physical (mineral) based formulation containing equal amounts of both Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. It is priced right at just around $10, and its tube design looks nice. Makes me happy.
The Australian Gold SPF 50 mineral lotion lived up to my crocodile protection impressions by reducing 95.91% of the UVI, 96.12% of emitted UVA, and 92.37% of the radiated UVB. This is solid protection coming from an SPF50! I am impressed.
Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 ingredients
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 4%, Zinc Oxide 4%
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, Fragrance, Glycerin, Hexyl Laurate, Panthenol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Porphyra Umbilicalis (Red Algae) Extract, Silica, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate*, Water
Manufacturers Website: www.australiangold.com
Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 lotion characteristics at a glance:
- 100% Mineral Sunscreen:
- Australian Botanicals: Kakadu Plum, Eucalyptus and Red Algae form a unique combination of antioxidant rich botanicals
- Eco Conscious Formulation: Designed to be 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: Citrus Oasis scent provides a sophisticated fragrance that is subtle and refreshing
- Viscosity is good.
Prepared slide ready for testing
The Australian Gold SPF 50 spread nice and consistent. A nice even gradient can be seen. This is what I like to see when preparing the sunscreen slide sample.
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 | 86.7 | 87.09 | |
| UVA | 25116 | 975.75 | 96.12% |
| UVB | 1265 | 96.5 | 92.37% |
| UVI | 14.7 | .60 | 95.91% |
Want to know more about how I test sunscreen? Head here to read about the details.
Testing notes:
A new contender for me, but one that performed very well despite a lower SPF 50 rating. Australian? CHECK! GOLD? CHECK. BOTANICAL? CHECK.
I recommend it.
Want to try the Australian Gold Botanical SPF50?
Strong protection Australian Protection! CHOMP CHOMP.
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