Botanicals

This is probably my favorite mineral sunscreen - and sadly seems to have been discontinued -- probably due to so many negative reviews from people who can't be bothered to actually take the time to properly rub the sunscreen into their skin. So, instead, they came up with a makeup-tinted version that will leave stains on your clothes. Great work, everyone! This has the nicest texture - liquidy and blends in much more easily than other mineral sunscreens without leaving a cast. It also doesn't feel as greasy or film-solidifying pore-clogging as some others (like Coppertone), so I'm comfortable using this on my face. Lastly, I like that this is available in SPF 30 so that *some* sun can get to my skin. I do like Vitamin D and getting a little color. Many SPF50s will leave my skin looking winter-ghostly all summer long if I use them consistently. Love that it is reef safe and doesn't contain chemicals that may not be very healthy.

I have been on the hunt for a sun screen that doesn’t have a white cast, isn’t sticky or greasy and lasts hours. For 2 years I was using SkinCeuticals spf 50 Sheer Physical UV Defense. My most recent bottle all of a sudden just got weird on me and wouldn’t blend well. For an expensive product this was disappointing. I was in Paris last summer and bought Bioderma Photoderm spf 30 which is fantastic but I can’t find it on any website in the US. I saw YouTuber Angie Hot and Flashy comment the Australian Gold mineral sunscreen was one of her favorites so I decided to try it. I love it! I put on my moisturizer and wait about 5 min then apply the sunscreen to my face, neck, chest, ears. I rub it in really well. It takes a few minutes to dry down nicely but once it dries down it doesn’t leave a white cast, isn’t sticky or greasy and actually makes my skin look nice. I haven’t tried to wear foundation over it so can’t comment about that but I put on a little highlighter and blush on my cheeks and it’s fine. Some people have commented they don’t like the smell but once it dries down it’s a nice scent. For the price this is a great product and I’ll definitely buy it again.

The Australian Gold Botanical SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion is hands down the best sunscreen I’ve ever used. I constantly recommend it to my relatives and friends because it truly stands out in terms of performance and ingredients. This sunscreen is made with non-chemical sunblock, which makes it a great choice for those who are conscious about the ingredients they apply to their skin. The mineral-based formula is gentle yet highly effective, providing excellent protection against the sun’s harmful rays. I’ve used it extensively at the beach, and it has consistently kept my skin safe and sunburn-free. The lotion has a nice, lightweight texture that absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue. It also has a pleasant, subtle scent that isn’t overpowering. The formula is perfect for daily use or for extended sun exposure, and it doesn’t irritate my skin or clog my pores.

I've been using this sunscreen for over a month now both on the face and arms and here's what I found: Pros: it's not sticky, leaves skin soft and doesn't feel like you're wearing anything. Is affordable. Is cruelty free. Non irritant and pleasant smell, not too overwhelming. Cons: leaves a whitecast on fair skin. I found that this one is too much for my face, the only way I can wear this without looking like a ghost is if I apply a tiny amount, which is not enough for proper sun protection. However, It does well in the heat and is super water resistant, you'll definitely need to double cleanse to take this one off. I'd say this is ideal for swimming and really hot weather when you're sweating. I really wanted to love it for the face, but it's unfortunately a no. For the price though, I'm not mad, I'll use it for the body.

Only sunscreen I use. I have extremely sensitive skin and I also take meds that make me sun sensitive. Using this sunscreen (for years) has kept me from staying out of the sun. It can streak white so you need to really rub it in good. I get a nice tan and no burn. Just be careful not to get it in your eyes! It really irritates them. Wash you hands after applying

Love the application of this sun screen. I’m always looking for less toxic options without the thick white cream that doesn’t apply well. This is smooth, smells great, doesn’t leave a film on my skin, and I didn’t burn! I have very fair skin and am a melanoma survivor so I go though a lot of sunscreen. I will be using this again!

This mineral sumscreen is labeled hypoallergenic in multiple places right on the bottle, along with oxybenzone free, phthalate free, non nano, gluten free, pediatrician tested, dermatologist tested, no added parabens, alcohol free, dye free, oil free, PABA free, sulfate free, petrolatum free and BPA free, all great, but then they went and added a strong harsh fragrance! Why, Australian gold, why?! I did a small test patch and the fragrance was overwhelming and immediately made my skin itch. I have tried to wash it off with very generous amounts of soap three times now and can still smell the fragrance on my skin and my skin continues to itch. I would not call this hypoallergenic with the added fragrance. The sunscreen lotion itself felt like it would be really nice, not oily or sticky or hard to rub in like most mineral sunscreens, so I would love a fragrance free version of this, just like the tinted face mineral sunscreen from Australian Gold is fragrance free, which I can use and love. I just don't understand why they went and ruined the body version of their mineral sunscreen with this fragrance!

I have not noticed a smell which is good. It did not absorb into my skin and does leave a white cast. Removing the sunscreen is very difficult. My face felt gritty as if it was covered in sand. I had to wash my face multiple times to remove most of the product, It stayed on even after showering in fact I was still rubbing it off after two showers. The sunscreen worked but removing it was awful. Don’t recommend.

The consistency is terrible .. it’s like the product is off.. also leaves the skin looking white after washing the product off

Este producto es excelente y ademas huele muy bien y no mancha la ropa ni los trajes de baño. Es la tercera vez que lo pido.

It leaves marks everywhere!!

Amo este bloqueador, soy de piel grasa y me deja la piel aterciopelada, no hace grumos ni nada, perfecto para colocar maquillaje o solo.

Excelente producto