Australian Gold Botanical Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion, Medium to Tan, SPF 50

EWG scientists reviewed the Australian Gold Botanical Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion, Medium to Tan, SPF 50 product label collected on March 31, 2020 for safety according to the methodology outlined in our Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. We assess the ingredients listed on the labels of personal care products based on data in toxicity and regulatory databases, government and health agency assessments and the open scientific literature. EWG's rating for Australian Gold Botanical Tinted Face Sunscreen Lotion, Medium to Tan, SPF 50 is 7.
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Data last updated: March 2020
EWG's Sunscreen Findings
- Based on our modeling this product provides MODERATE UVA protection and a POOR balance of UVA protection in relation to the SPF.
- Based on EWG's modeling this product would likely fail the FDA proposed UVA test.
- Based on EWG's modeling, the UV protection is significantly lower than the SPF value would indicate.
Ingredient Concerns
Cancer 

Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity 

Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity 

Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Use Restrictions 

Use restrictions: Ingredients restricted or prohibited for use in cosmetics, according to industry safety guidelines, government requirements or guidance from the U.S., EU, Japan or Canada.
Other Ingredient Concerns
HIGH
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
- Neurotoxicity
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Good
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Good
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• Cancer (low) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Robust
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Good
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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None
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TERMINALIA FERDINANDIANA (KAKADU PLUM) EXTRACT
Appeared as: TERMINALIA FERDINANDIANA (KAKADU PLUM) FRUIT EXTRACT |
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Limited
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EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (TASMANIAN BLUE GUM) LEAF EXTRACT
Appeared as: EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF EXTRACT |
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Limited
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None
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Limited
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• Endocrine disruption (low) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
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)
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