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Introduction

Ingredients

Top Picks

Ahava Age Control Even Tone Moisturizer SPF 20

Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses CC Cream Sheer Nude with SPF 30

Antipodes Immortal SPF15 Face & Body Moisturiser

AQI Daily Facial Moisturiser with SPF

AVEENO Positively Radiant Daily Moisturiser SPF15

Burts Bees Skin Nourishment Daily Moisturiser SPF 15

Cetaphil Dermacontrol Oil Free Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 30

Dermalogica Oil Clearing Matte Moisturiser SPF 15

Dove Essential Nutrients Tinted Moisturiser Honey SPF15

Green Foot Mama Sun Balm

Hurraw Lip Balm SPF15 Tangerine Chamomile

Invisible Zinc Tinted Daywear SPF 30+

Miessence Reflect Outdoor Balm SPF 15

Kelapa Organics SPF15 Face Moisturiser

Kosmea Moisturising Lotion SPF 30

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Illuminating Broad Spectrum

SPF 20 Sunscreen

Milk & Co Face Moisturiser + Sunscreen

Moo Goo Anti-Ageing SPF 15 Face Cream

Moo Goo Cover-Up Buttercup SPF 15 Natural Moisturiser

Mukti Tinted Moisturiser with Sunscreen Medium

Natio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20

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NeoStrata Sheer Triple Protection Moisturizer SPF 50+

Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF15

Nivea Moisturising Face Care Fluid SPF15

Olay Total Effects 7 in One Day Cream Normal SPF 15

Palmer's Australia Cocoa Butter Moisturising Lotion with

Sunscreen

Rodan & Fields Reverse Shield Brightening Lotion SPF 15

Simplicite Moisturiser with Sunscreen SPF 15

Skin Juice Sun Juice Mineral Moisturiser SPF 15

Skin Juice Sun Juice Mineral Moisturiser SPF 15 - Tinted

Sun & Earth Natural Sun Zinc

Surf Mud Natural Zinc

Suvana Paw Paw & Acai Lip Balm SPF20

Swisse Natural Defence Moisturiser SPF 15

The Jojoba Company Moisturising Protective Day Cream SPF

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The Body Shop Pomegranate Day Lotion SPF 15

Trilogy Daily Defence Moisturiser SPF15

Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 50+

Y-Not Natural Daily Care Moisturiser SPF15

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Living in Australia is great. We’ve got a gorgeous country, and endless days of sunshine each

year. Of course, all that sunshine means that you need to protect your skin. And not all of us

want to lather up with thick sunscreen each and every day.

But you still want the sun protection. You want to avoid skin cancer, and also, using sun

protection daily is the best way to fight the signs of ageing. Who wants wrinkles at 25?

So it makes sense to add some SPF to your daily skincare routine. You get extra sun protection

while you’re out and about, without having to think about applying it specially. But just like

sunscreen, SPF skincare can contain some pretty toxic ingredients.

It’s not just the active (sunscreen) ingredients, either. You still have to watch out for all the

usual nasties like parabens, preservatives and synthetic fragrances. And to make it even more

confusing, some of the ingredients lists are incredibly long and totally confusing.

And that’s where Hello Charlie comes in. I’ve spent months finding all the ingredients,

researching them and reviewing them so that I can recommend the best and safest to you.

If you’re interested in finding out more, there’s suggestions for further reading towards the

end, and a special 10% off all the SPF skincare that we stock at Hello Charlie.

So what are you waiting for? Read on!

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I wrote a whole blog post on sunscreen ingredients last year, so rather than repeat everything, I’ll just list the ingredients to watch out for. If you’d like to read the post, take a look here at my Ultimate Guide to Toxic Sunscreen Ingredients.

In the meantime, here are the sunscreen (active) ingredients to watch out for:

•Oxybenzone

•Octinoxate

•Homosalate

•Octisalate

•Octocrylene

•Benzophenone-4

•Benzophenone-8

•Menthyl anthranilate (Meradimate)

•PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)

•Padimate O

•Trolamine salicylate

Like all skincare, you also need to watch out for the inactive ingredients. These generally make up

50 to 70% of the product.

Here’s what I found in SPF products that I would take care to avoid.

Benzalkonium chloride (BAK)

Preservative

Problem: Skin, eye and respiratory irritant and allergen

Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)

Preservative

Problem: BHT - respiratory irritant; possible organ system toxicity

Citrus oils

Fragrance ingredients

Problem: some citrus oils (including grapefruit and lemon oils) can be photosensitizing

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http://blog.hellocharlie.com.au/ultimate-guide-to-toxic-sunscreen-ingredients/


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Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate

Preservative

Problem: human toxicant or allergen; evidence of organ system toxicity

Fragrance or perfume

Problem: unknown ingredients. May contain phthalates.

Parabens

Preservatives.

Problem: endocrine (hormone) disrupter.

PEG’s (polyethylene glycols)

Humectant (keeps things moist).

Problem: penetration enhancer, contamination concerns.

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative.

Problem: irritant, can depress the central nervous system in infants.

Phthalates

Plasticizers, softeners.

Problem: endocrine (hormone) disrupter.

Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60 & Polysborbate 80

Surfactant (cleansing agent) and emulsifier.

Problem: contamination concerns (ethylene oxide and 1,4 dioxane).

Propylene Glycol

Humectant (keeps things moist).

Problem: irritant, penetration enhancer.

Retinol

Skin conditioner

Problem: may increase sun sensitivity; possible organ toxicity (reproductive and non

reproductive)

Methylisothiazolinone (MIT)

Preservative.

Problem: irritant.

Synthetic Colours (FD&C and D&C)

Problem: coal tar derivatives with contamination concerns.


http://blog.hellocharlie.com.au/avoid-fragrance-sensitive-skin/

http://blog.hellocharlie.com.au/what-are-parabens/

http://blog.hellocharlie.com.au/what-are-pegs/

http://blog.hellocharlie.com.au/what-is-phenoxyethanol/

http://blog.hellocharlie.com.au/what-are-phthalates/

http://blog.hellocharlie.com.au/what-is-propylene-glycol-and-is-it-safe/

http://blog.hellocharlie.com.au/what-is-retinyl-palmitate-and-why-should-you-avoid-it/


Out of the 40 SPF Moisturisers that I reviewed, here’s the ones that I actually recommend. I’ve

listed them in alphabetical order for you:

•Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses CC Cream Sheer Nude

SPF 30

•Antipodes Immortal SPF15 Face & Body Moisturiser

•Green Foot Mama Sun Balm

•Hurraw Lip Balm SPF15 Tangerine Chamomile

•Miessence Reflect Outdoor Balm SPF 15

•Kelapa Organics SPF15 Face Moisturiser

•Kosmea Moisturising Lotion SPF 30

•Moo Goo Anti-Ageing SPF 15 Face Cream

•Moo Goo Cover-Up Buttercup SPF 15 Natural Moisturiser

•Mukti Tinted Moisturiser with Sunscreen

•Skin Juice Sun Juice Mineral Moisturiser SPF 15

•Skin Juice Sun Juice Mineral Moisturiser SPF 15 - Tinted

•Sun & Earth Natural Sun Zinc

•Surf Mud Natural Zinc

•Swisse Natural Defence Moisturiser SPF 15

•The Jojoba Company Moisturising Protective Day Cream SPF 15



Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Aqua (Mineral Spring Water), Aqua (Water),

Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15

Alkyl Benzoate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,

Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Cucumis Sativus

Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate, Tocopheryl Phosphates, Dunaliella

Salina Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil

Cetyl Esters, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxyapatite, Maris Aqua (Dead Sea

Water), Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Methylpropanediol, Myricetin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl, Neopentanoate,

Oenothera Biennis Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Parfum, PEG-100

Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocin, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Pentylene Glycol,

Phenoxyethanol, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Seed Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Porphyra

Umbilicalis Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract,

Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lactate, Stearyl Alcohol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Tris

(Tetramethyl Hydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Undecylcrylene Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Zinc PCA, Zizyphus Jujuba

Fruit Extract.

EWG Skin Deep Rating: n/a

Cost: 50ml for $83.00

Comments: So many ingredients! The ones that stand out for me are the perfume, propylene

glycol and phenoxyethanol. There are also a couple of ingredients that don’t have much data at all, like myricetin, which seems to be an irritant, but I couldn’t find much other information.


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Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 20.0%. Ingredients: Aloe

Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Purified Water (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric

Triglycerides, Vegetable Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba)

Seed Oil*, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid,

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*,

Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate,

Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Plant Stem Cells (Alpine Rose, Malus

Domestica, Solar Vitis) and BioActive 8 Berry Complex*, Soothing

Complex: [Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract,

Boswellia Serrata (Boswellin) Extract], Rosa Damascena (Rose)

Flower Distillate*, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil*, Punica

Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil*, Borago Officinalis (Borage)

Seed Oil*, Iron Oxides, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch*, Camellia Sinensis

(White Tea) Leaf Extract*†, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract*†, Tocopherol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rose Isolates,

Vanilla Isolates, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Flower

Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil*. *Certified Organic

Ingredients †Fair Trade



Comments: Most of the ingredients on here are great, it’s just the dimethicone. Dimethicone only scores a 3 in EWG, but many of us

want to avoid silicones in our skincare. Nothing toxic in here,

though – I estimated it as a 2 in EWG Skindeep.






https://www.hellocharlie.com.au/andalou-naturals-1000-roses-cc-cream-colour-nude-spf-30/

Ingredients: Aqua, (water), Zinc oxide & Caprylic capric

triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic acid & isotearic acid,

Prunus dulcis (Sweet Almond) oil, Prunus ameniaca

(Apricot) oil, Glycerine, Cetearyl glucoside & Cetearyl

alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Simmondsia chinensis

(Jojoba) oil, Vitis vinifera & Actinidia chinensis (Vinanza

grape & Kiwi extract), Hyaluronic acid, Rubus idaeus

(Raspberry seed) oil, Punica granatum (Pomegranate)

extract, Gandoderma lucidum (Reishi mushroom),

Xanthan gum, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate,

Calcium gluconate, Vitamin E.



Comments: Nothing bad in this one – a good ingredients

list.






Ingredients: Aqua (Purified Water), Ethylhexyl Palmitate , Polyacrylamide & C13-14

Isoparaffin & Laureth-7 , Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate-20,

Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, (Oat) Beta Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate,

Propylene Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ubiquinone

(CoQ10), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium PCA, Citrus Aurantium

Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedar) Bark Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil,

Cymbopogon Martinii (Palmarosa) Oil, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil, Vanilla Planifolia

Fruit Oil, Allantoin, Wheat Germ Oil / Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters (Omega 6 Ceramide

Wheat Germ), Disodium EDTA, d-Limonene, Linalool.

EWG Skin Deep Rating: not listed


Comments: The sunscreen ingredient in this is ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (octinoxate),

which scores a 6 in EWG, so that’s not a good one. Then there’s phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, dimethicone, polysorbate 20, and Polyacrylamide & C13-14 Isoparaffin & Laureth-7

(there are concerns that it could be contaminated with ethylene oxide and 1,4 dioxane). So

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Ingredients: Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl

Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed

Extract, Glycerin, Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone,

Arachidyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Glucoside,

Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid

Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Steareth-2, Fragrance,

Steareth-21, Polyacrylamide, Polymethyl Methacrylate,

Arachidyl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben,

C13-14 Isoparaffin, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben,

Laureth-7, Benzalkonium Chloride, Propylparaben,

Isobutylparaben, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, BHT,

Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Silica



Comments: There are so many toxic ingredients in this

that I hardly know where to start. I estimated this one

on EWG at about a 7 – that’s high hazard. You’ve got phenoxyethanol, parabens, fragrance, iodopropynyl

butylcarbamate, BHT, and benzalkonium chloride just to

mention a few. Avoid!






Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 6.7%, Inactive Ingredients: Water,

Isoamyl Laurate, Decyl Oleate, Isoamyl Cocoate, Glycerin,

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate,

Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Royal Jelly, Lonicera Japonica

(Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle)

Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Hydrastis

Canadensis(Goldenseal) Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch

Hazel) Leaf Extract, Beeswax, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed

Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium

Carboxymethyl C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside,Sorbitan Stearate, Behenyl

Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Lauryl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Alumina,

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Isostearic Acid,

Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid,

Citric Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Phytate, Sorbic

Acid, Alcohol, Fragrance (Natural Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol,

Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool.


Cost: 56.6g for $39.95

Comments: Fragrance and phenoxyethanol are the two here that

I always try and avoid. The sunscreen ingredient is titanium

dioxide, which is a physical blocker, which is good. However I find

titanium dioxide irritating, so that would also put me off. I

estimated this as a 3 in EWG Skindeep, so it’s not awful, but not one I’d choose.






Ingredients: Active Ingredients Avobenzone 3%, Octisalate

5%, Octocrylene 7%, Inactive Ingredients: Water, Isopropyl

Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Diisopropyl

Sebacate, Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aluminum Starch

Octenylsuccinate, Sucrose Tristearate, Dimethiconol,

Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 61, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate,

Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate,

Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Panthenol, Triethanolamine, Allantoin,

Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Zinc Gluconate, Xanthan Gum,

Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine (Ceramide)

EWG Skin Deep Rating: 2 Low Hazard


Comments: The sunscreen ingredients are chemical

absorbers, not blockers, but they’re the least toxic ones. Do note that octisalate scores a 5 in the EWG databases,

avobenzone gets a 2, and octocrylene scores a 3.

It’s not scoring super high in EWG, but I don’t like the TEA (Triethanolamine), phenoxyethanol, and octisalate. Also,

there’s a few irritants in there as well as dimethicone which isn’t great for acne.


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Ingredients: Avobenzone 2.50%, Octinoxate 6.00%, Octisalate

5.00%, Oxybenzone, 4.00%, Water, Butylene Glycol,

Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Silica, Dimethyl

Capramide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil,

Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia

(Lime) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil,

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil, Citrus Grandis

(Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil,

Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil,

Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil,

Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil,

Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract,

Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract,

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Salix Alba (Willow)

Bark Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Phosphate,

Stearic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer,

Nylon-12, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol,

Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin,

Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

EWG Skin Deep Rating: 4 Moderate Hazard


Comments: The sunscreen ingredients aren’t good – oxybenzone

and octinoxate both score as high hazards in EWG Skindeep.

Then there’s phenoxyethanol, clove oil (which is thought to be an immune system toxicant or allergen) and cyclopentasiloxane

(which is a suspected endocrine disrupter and neurotoxin).

There’s also grapefruit and lemon peel oils which are

photosensitizing. So this one is a no for me.


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Ingredients: Octyl Methoxycinnamate 8.0% W/W, Butyl

Methoxy Dibenzoyl Methane 1.3 W/W Contains:

Phenoxyethanol 0.6% W/W, Methyl Hydroxybenzoate 0.3%

W/W, And Propyl Hydroxybenzoate 0.15% W/W Also

Contains: Water, Mineral Oil, Propylene Glycol, Titanium

Dioxide, Tricontanyl Pvp, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate,

Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Lanolin, Potassium Cetyl

Phosphate, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Carbomer, Stearic

Acid, BHT, Disodium Edta, Iron Oxides, Sodium Hydroxide,

Polysorbate 80, Fragrance.



Comments: Where to start? Octyl Methoxycinnamate

(octinoxate), phenoxyethanol, propylene glycl, mineral oil

(petrochemical), dimethicone, BHT, polysorbate 80, fragrance,

and we also have parabens: Propyl Hydroxybenzoate is

propylparaben and Methyl Hydroxybenzoate is

methylparaben. I’m definitely giving this one the big swerve.






Ingredients: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Natural Cera Alba (Beeswax), Vitellaria

Paradoxa*, Uncoated Nano-Free Mineral Zinc Oxide, Theobroma (Cacao)*, Pure

Essential Oils Of Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender), Commiphora Molmol Gum

Oleoresin (Myrrh) And Chamaemelum Mobile (Chamomile) And Native Botanical +

Vibrational Extracts. *Certified Organic


Cost: 120g for $39.95

Comments: The ingredients in this look good but be aware that this is not a

sunscreen. It’s NICNAS approved, rather than TGA approved which is why it has an SPF 15 rating despite the high zinc volume. So it’s a moisturiser or balm with SPF, rather than a sunscreen. Make sure you’re using a TGA approved sunscreen for full sun protection. The ingredients are excellent, though.






Ingredients: Active ingredients: Non-Nano Uncoated Zinc Oxide 10%, inactive

ingredients: *Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, Euphorbia cerifera

(candelilla) wax, *Theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, *Cocos nucifera (coconut)

oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel wax, *Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil,

Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, *Rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed, *Hippophae

rhamnoides (seabuckthorn) seed oil, *Punica granatum (pomegranate) seed oil,

Tocopherols (sunflower), *Citrus reticulata (tangerine) peel oil, Citrus aurantium

dulcis (orange) peel oil, *Anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower extract, *Vanilla

planifolia (vanilla) bean, Limonene‡, Linalool‡ (‡natural component of flavor)


Cost: 4.3g for $6.95

Comments: Good lip balm with great ingredients, and the 10% zinc oxide will give

your lips some protection when you’re out and about. A good, everyday choice. I always have this on me in summer or if I’m in the garden.






Ingredients: Active: Zinc Oxide (18%) Other: Water,

Isopropyl Myristate, Cyclomethicone, PEG-7

Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methyl Glucose Dioleate,

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Polyethylene,

Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol,

Caprylyl Glycol, Iron Oxide


Cost: 50g for $32.00

Comments: This one is actually a sunscreen, and is

registered with the TGA, because of the SPF30+

rating. However, I’ve included it here because it’s advertised as a 3in1 moisturiser, tinted foundation

and sunscreen in one.

It’s hard to get hold of the ingredients, but I managed to find an old listing from 2016 (so please

be aware that this may not be up to date).

I don’t like the phenoxyethanol, or the PEG-7

hydrogenated castor oil, and there’s also silicones (cyclomethicone) but all up I think this would only

score a 2 in the EWG database, so it’s okay.






Ingredients: Certified Organic Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit

Oil, Zinc Oxide, Certified Organic Butyrospermum Parkii

(Shea) Fruit Butter, Certified Organic Unrefined Cera Alba

(Beeswax), Mixed Tocopherols (Natural Vitamin E),

Certified Organic Copernicia Prunifera (Carnauba) Wax,

Natural Coconut Extract, Aroma (Proprietary Blend Of

Essential Oils), Certified Organic Simmondsia Chinensis

(Jojoba) Seed Oil , Certified Organic Rosmarinus Officinalis

(Rosemary) C02 Extract, Certified Organic Daucus Carota

(Carrot) CO2 Extract.


Cost: 100g for $37.95

Comments: I couldn’t seem to find out the zinc content in this one, but the ingredients in this are great. Miessence

prefer to make this in their own organic certified factory,

rather than have it made externally by a TGA approved

sunscreen manufacturer, which is why it’s an SPF 15. It’s NICNAS approved, but not TGA approved, so it’s a moisturiser with SPF rather than a sunscreen. Read more

about this in our article on why you won’t find organic sunscreens in Australia.


http://blog.hellocharlie.com.au/why-you-wont-find-organic-sunscreens-in-australia/





https://www.hellocharlie.com.au/miessence-reflect-outdoor-balm/

Ingredients: Purified Water, Jojoba Oil, Zinc Oxide,

Cetearyl Alcohol, Vegetable Glycerine, Organic Coconut

Oil, Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Glyceryl Caprylate, Organic

Shea Butter, Vanilla & Almond Extract, Organic Lavender

Essential Oil, Sandalwood Essential Oil, Vitamin E, Organic

Rosemary Extract, Organic Lavender Extract, Rosehip

Extract



Comments: The ingredients are good! I love this one,

easy to use everyday and great ingredients.

Recommended! Sadly, I’ve just found out that it’s been discontinued.






https://www.hellocharlie.com.au/kelapa-organics-spf15-face-moisturiser-75ml/

Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 20%, Aqua, Caprylic/Capric

Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol,

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Phenethyl Alcohol,

Sorbitan Stearate, Boswellia Carterii Oil(Frankincense),

Cetearyl Glucoside, Citrus Sinensis Peel Essential

Oil(Sweet Orange), Lavender Essential Oil, Pelargonium

Graveolens, Flower Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Rosa

Canina Seed Extract, Sucrose Cocoate, Xanthan Gum,

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf

Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, CI

77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Cucumis Sativus

(Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate,

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Citric Acid.



Comments: Ingredients are good – nothing to be

concerned about here.






Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Mermadimate (3.5%),

Octinoxate (7.5%) Sunscreen. Inactive Ingredients:

Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Castor Oil,

Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate,

Cyclomethicone, DEA-Cetyl Phosphate, Hexyl Laurate,

EMU Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1

Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium

Dehydroacetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantion, Mica,

Carbomer, Methylparaben, Magnesium Aluminum

Silicate, Sodium Ascorbate, Propylparaben. May

Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.



Comments: Parabens, silicones (dimethicone and

cyclomethicone), octinoxate, PEGs, and diazolidinyl

urea. Too many nasties for me, especially when there

are so many better, more natural choices.


http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/729718/Laura_Mercier_Tinted_Moisturizer,_Nude,_SPF_20/#.WZTZtj4jHIU





Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (2.0%),

Octinoxate (7.5%) Sunscreen. Inactive Ingredients:

Water, Dimethicone, Mica, Cetearyl Alcohol,

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Xylitylglucoside, PEG-40

Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate,

Cyclopentasiloxane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hexyl

Laurate, Anhydroxylitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl

PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Xylitol, Polysorbate 60,

Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Tribehenin, Sodium

Dehydroacetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin,

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Copper Gluconate,

Carbomer, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Butyrospermum

Parkii (Shea) Butter, Aminomethyl Propanol,

Tetrasodium EDTA, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate,

Sodium Ascorbate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tin

Oxide. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.



Comments: Again, there are just too many ingredients

that I don’t like. There’s octinoxate, dimethicone, PEGs, phenoxyethanol, polysorbate 60,

phenoxyethanol, and aminomethyl propanol (which is

an irritant and has nitrosamine contamination

concerns). Not for me!


http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/729714/Laura_Mercier_Tinted_Moisturizer_Illuminating,_Natural_Radiance,_SPF_20/#.WburR7IjHIU





Ingredients: Aqua, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Cera Alba, Paraffinum Liquidum,

Isopropyl Myristate, Silica, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Butyl

Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Peg-15 Cocamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe

Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Methylparaben, Triethanolamine, Carbomer,

Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzyl Alcohol, Peg-40 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol,

Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Melaleuca Alternifolia

Leaf Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract.


Cost: 150g for $19.95

Comments: Here’s a good example of why Milk is not one of my preferred brands. They don’t disclose the ingredients in their Protect Me sunscreen, so you don’t know what’s in it. This one, however, is a cosmetic product, not a sunscreen, and by law they have to provide full ingredients. So what do we have? There’s parabens, PEGs, petrochemicals (paraffin), octyl methoxycinnamate, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor,

triethanolamine and phenoxyethanol. Thanks, but no thanks!






Ingredients: Aqua, Zinc Oxide, Simmondsia Chinensis

(Jojoba) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic

Acid, Squalane (Olive), Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis

Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3),

Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), Piroctone Olamine

(Olamine Salt), Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Extract,

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (Guar Gum),

Allantoin (Comfrey Root) Extract, P Anisic Acid (Natural

Preservative), Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Sorbate,

Caffeine, Hyaluronic Acid, Humulus Lupulus (Hops)

Extract, Camellia Sinensis (ECGC Green Tea) Leaf Extract.



Comments: The ingredients all look good, and there’s a good amount of zinc oxide to give broad spectrum

protection.






Ingredients: Aqua, Zinc Oxide, Simmondsia Chinensis

(Jojoba) Seed Oil, Squalene (Olive), Coco-Caprylate,

Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl

Isostearate, Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E),

Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

(Aloe Vera), Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil,

Piroctone Olamine, Allantoin, Guar

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (Guar Gum),

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate (Coconut Derived

Emulsifier), Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract.


Cost: 200g for $29.90

Comments: Another one from Moo Goo that looks

good. There’s a nice amount of zinc oxide to give broad spectrum protection, and the rest of the ingredients

look good, too!






Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice*, zinc oxide,

Butyrospermum parkii butter*, Macadamia ternifolia nut

oil*, Terminalia ferdinandiana, Melaleuca alternifolia,

Citrus glauca & Camellia sinensis extracts*, Simmondsia

chinensis & Rosa canina oils*, cetearyl glucoside*, glycerin

(vegetarian)*, phenethylalcohol (natural)*, Calendula

officinalis absolute*, tocopherol (Vitamin E). Citrus grandis

(Grapefruit), Citrus madurensis, Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus

aurantium & Rosa damascena (Rose) Absolute*. Tint:

Mica, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

*Certified organic by the Organic Food Chain (OFC).

Accredited organic processor #0484. Organically produced

77% of product. Naturally occurring in essential oils: citral,

citronellol, eugenol, farnesol, geraniol, limonene, linalool.



Comments: This looks really good, with a great, organic

ingredients list.






Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Ethylhexyl

Methoxycinnamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Mineral

Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Stearic

Acid, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane,

Triethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Cellulose,

Dimethicone, Fragrance (Parfum), Lecithin,

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol,

Polysorbate 60, Butylparaben, Methylparaben,

Propylparaben. May contain (+/-): Kaolin,

Titanium Dioxide, CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI

77499.



Comments: Oh dear. Petrochemicals, propylene

glycol, parabens, perfume … and that’s just the P’s! Then we’ve got ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, palm oil (isopropyl

palmitate), and triethanolamine (TEA). I think

that’s enough. You can see why I’d avoid it!






Ingredients: Homosalate 10.00, Octocrylene 8.00,

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 4.00, Octyl

Salicylate 4.00, Octyl Triazone 3.00, Phenoxyethanol,

Methylisothiazolinone, Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane,

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate,

Cyclohexasiloxane, Ceteareth-20, Polypropylene,

Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, PEG-40 Stearate, Silica,

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer,

Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA,

Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Triethanolamine,

Panthenol, Fragrance (parfum),

CI77492/CI77491/CI77499 (Iron oxides).



Comments: Another one to avoid – there’s Methylisothiazolinone (MIT), fragrance,

triethanolamine (TEA), PEG’s, phenoxyethanol, and then the sunscreen ingredients homosalate,

octocrylene and octysalate. By my estimation, this

one scores a 7 in EWG. Not good!






Ingredients: Avobenzone (1.5%), Octisalate (5%),

Octocrylene (3%), Oxybenzone (4%), Water,

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin,

Emulsifying Wax Nf, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100

Stearate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol,

Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer,

Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Disodium Edta,

Ethylene Brassylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethyl

Heptenal.



Comments: Parabens, triethanolamine (TEA),

PEG’s, phenoxyethanol, and then the sunscreen ingredients of octisalate, octocrylene, and

oxybenzone – no thanks! I estimated this as a 6 in

EWG.






Ingredients: Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate,

Glycerin, Panthenol, Titanium Dioxide, Butyl

Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Mineral Oil, Glyceryl

Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, 4-Methylbenzylidene

Camphor, Stearyl Heptanoate, Petrolatum,

Tocopheryl Acetate, Stearyl Caprylate, Potassium

Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer,

Dimethicone, Allantoin, Fragrance, Sodium

Hydroxide, Bisabolol, Farnesol, Aluminum Hydroxide,

Stearic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylparaben, 2-

Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol



Comments: 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol is a

formaldehyde releaser, and scores 7-9 in the EWG

database. Then there’s parabens, fragrance, and octinoxate (ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate),

petrolatum, PEG’s .. By my estimates this scores an 8 in EWG, which is super high. Stay away from this one.






Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl

Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Isopropyl

Isostearate, Octocrylene, Panthenol,

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid,

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate

Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Stearyl Alcohol,

Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, PTFE, Cetyl

Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Behenyl

Alcohol, Sucrose Polysoyate, Methyl Paraben,

Carbomer, Ethylparaben, Fragrance, Laureth-7,

Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, PEG-100

Stearate, Propylparaben, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate,

Disodium EDTA, BHT, Stearic Acid, Zinc Oxide,

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf

Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Yellow 5 - CI 19140,

Red 40 - CI 16035.



Comments: Another high scoring one in EWG. I

estimated this one at a 7. There’s parabens, fragrance, TEA (Triethanolamine), BHT, Iodopropynyl

Butylcarbamate, PEG’s, FD&C colours, even teflon in this one (PTFE). No thank you!






Ingredients: Avobenzone 2%, Homosalate 13%,

Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2%, Oxybenzone 4%,

Butyrospermum Parkii (shea) Butter, C12-15 Alkyl

Benzoate, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera

(coconut) Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane,

Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance (Parfum),

Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate,

Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Propylene

Glycol, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tetrasodium

EDTA, Theobroma Cacao (cocoa) Extract, Theobroma

Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate,

Triethanolamine, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Water

(Aqua), Xanthan Gum



Comments: And another one. Fragrance, PEG’s, phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, TEA

(Triethanolamine), and then the sunscreen

ingredients: oxybenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and

octocrylene. I estimated this as a 7 in EWG, and again,

I’d suggest you give it the swerve.






Ingredients: Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl

Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Water/Aqua/Eau,

Caprylyl Methicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl

Carbonate, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., Methyl

Glucose Sesquistearate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract,

Morus Alba Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia

Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Adenosine,

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Sodium

Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer,

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate,

Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate,

Fragrance/Parfum, Isohexadecane, Polyacrylate-15, Butylene

Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate,

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate-

17, Polysorbate 80, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Potassium

Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol.



Comments: Another high scoring one in EWG – I estimated

this at a 7. There’s perfume, PEG’s, phenoxyethanol, and then the sunscreen ingredients: homosalate, octisalate, and

octocrylene. Again, no thanks.






Ingredients: Purified Water, Octyl methoxycinnamate,

Isopropyl Myristate, Soya Bean Glycerin, Benzophenone-3,

Glyceryl stearate, freshly extracted organic Aloe barbadensis

juice from Qld, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Eicosene

Copolymer, Cetostearyl alcohol, fresh, medicinal-grade herbal

extract of Calendula flowers, Chickweed Ext, Marshmallow,

Extract of Australian bushflowers (Southern Cross, Wattle,

Paw Paw, Kapok Bush, Banksia, Mulla Mulla), Calendula

infused oil, Sesame oil, Avocado oil, Jojoba oil, Leuconostoc

(Radish root ferment) Avobenzone, essential oils of Rose

Geranium, Chamomile, Lemongrass, PhytoCide (Sambucus

nigra Elderberry fruit extract), D-Panthenol, Gluconolactone,

Carbopol, Dimethicone, Sodium hydroxide



Comments: Octoninoxate, oxybenzone – I don’t really think that the freshly extracted organic aloe vera balances that out.

Not one I’d choose.






Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Ethyl Oleate, Zinc Oxide,

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide – Non Nano

Particles, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Sorbitan

Oleate, Polyglyceryl–3 Polyricinoleate, Silica, Glycerin,

Glyceryl Stearate, Tribehenin, Actinidia Chinensis Seed

Oil, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Terminalia

Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Camellia

Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E),

Alumina, Stearic Acid, Pelargonium Roseum (Geranium)

Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil,

Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Gluconolactone, Totarol,

Parfum (Natural, certified organic preservative system

using Vanilla and Almond Extracts).



Comments: All the ingredients are good. There is one

that you might want to be aware of: cholecalciferol

(Vitamin D3). This scores a 5 in EWG because of the risk

of overdose. However, as the recommended daily

allowance is 25g, it’s going to be very difficult to overdose through your moisturiser! I’m happy with this one.






https://www.hellocharlie.com.au/skin-juice-sun-juice-mineral-moisturiser-spf-15/

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Ethyl Oleate, Zinc Oxide,

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide – Non Nano

Particles, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Sorbitan Oleate,

Polyglyceryl–3 Polyricinoleate, Silica, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate,

Tribehenin, Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pichia/Resveratrol

Ferment Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit

Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol

(Vitamin E), Alumina, Stearic Acid, Pelargonium Roseum

(Geranium) Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil,

Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Gluconolactone, Totarol, Parfum

(Natural, certified organic preservative system using Vanilla and

Almond Extracts) Iron Oxide Yellow (Cl 77492), Iron Oxide Red (Cl

77491), Iron Oxide Black (Cl 77499).



Comments: Same comments as for the untinted version. All the

ingredients are good. There is one that you might want to be

aware of: cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). This scores a 5 in EWG

because of the risk of overdose. However, as the recommended

daily allowance is 25g, it’s going to be very difficult to overdose through your moisturiser! I’m happy with this one.






https://www.hellocharlie.com.au/skin-juice-sun-juice-mineral-moisturiser-spf-15-tinted/

Ingredients: Zinc Oxide, Beeswax, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Raw

Cacao Powder, Organic Cacao Butter



Comments: No bad ingredients in this, but do note that this is not a sunscreen. It’s not TGA approved, which means that you need to be very wary of using this as a

sunscreen. Zinc is notorious for clumping together and leaving holes in your

sunscreen (see this article). You need full sun protection when you’re out in the sun, so you need a TGA approved sunscreen.


https://realizebeauty.wordpress.com/2012/12/30/the-trouble-with-making-your-own-sunscreen/





Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (Non-Nano), Organic Bees Wax, Mineral Oil, Natural Lanolin,

Coconut Oil, Australia Clay And Iron Oxides For Natural Colour.



Comments: Again, the ingredients in this look good, but this is not a sunscreen. It’s not TGA approved. Despite what Pete Evans says, there are excellent natural

sunscreens available in Australia. We have the strictest sunscreen laws in the world,

because we also have the highest skin cancer rates in the world. I like natural, but I

also like properly formulated. Don’t rely on this one as a sunscreen. Otherwise, it’s good.


http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product.php?prod_id=702375





Ingredients: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, *Cera

Alba (Beeswax), *Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) oil, Ethylhexyl

Methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3, Theobroma Cocao

(Cocoa Butter), *Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit extract,

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil,

Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Euphorbia Cerifera

(Candella) Wax, Tocopherol.


Cost: 7g for $5.95

Comments: I really like the non-SPF version of this

pawpaw balm, but I don’t like this. There are definitely better choices for sunscreen ingredients than ethylhexyl

methoxycinnamate and benzophenone-3. I can’t understand why the manufacturer would choose such

great, natural ingredients, and then choose to combine

them with these two toxic sunscreen ingredients. I’ll be avoiding this one.






Ingredients: Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isoamyl

Laurate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Helianthus Annuus

(Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl

Phosphate, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Saccharide

Isomerate, Sodium PCA, Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle)

Seed Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract,

Tasmannia Lancelota (Mountain Pepper) Fruit/Leaf Extract,

Polygonum Aviculare (Knotgrass) Extract, Rosa Canina (Rose

Hip) Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil,

Glycerin, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract,

Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate

60, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate,

Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ammonium

Acryloyldimethyltaurate/ VP Copolymer, Xanthan Gum,

Citric Acid. 95.2% naturally derived ingredients.



Comments: Personally, I avoid Titanium Dioxide as it

irritates me, but this looks okay for an everyday moisturiser

with SPF.


http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product.php?prod_id=702377





Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,

Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin**, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20,

Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Simmondsia Chinensis

(Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Pelargonium Graveolens (Cape Rose Geranium)

Flower Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green

Tea) Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Olea

Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark

Oil, Cymbopogon Validus (African Bluegrass) Oil, Chondrus Crispus

Powder, Xanthan Gum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isostearic Acid,

Stearic Acid, Alumina, Caprylhydroxamic Acid**, Caprylyl Glycol**,

Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate**, Citric Acid, Citronellol^, Geraniol^,

Linalool^. ^ From natural essential oils. * 100% Natural Australian

Jojoba. ** Preservatives.



Comments: The ingredients in this look pretty good, too. Zinc oxide

and titanium dioxide together offer good full spectrum protection.

Personally, I find titanium dioxide irritating, and I can’t wear it at all, so if you’ve got sensitive skin this might be an ingredient to watch out for.






Ingredients: Aqua, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate,

Isododecane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Octyl Salicylate,

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Arachidyl

Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol,

Benzimidazole Diamond Amidoethylcarbamoylpropyl

Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil,

Arachidyl Glucoside, Caffeine, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100

Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate

Copolymer, Parfum, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Butylene

Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Polyisobutene, Punica

Granatum Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sorbic Acid, Adenosine,

Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pyrus Malus Fruit

Extract, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol,

Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Ursolic Acid.



Comments: PEGs, fragrance, dimethicone, polysorbate 20,

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (octinoxate), octisalate, and

hydroxycitronellal (synthetic perfume ingredient that

scores a 7 in EWG). Too many problem ingredients in this

one!


https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/620410/The_Body_Shop_Pomegranate_Firming_Day_Lotion,_SPF_15_(2015_formulation)/#.WcTmj7IjHIV





Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Hydrogenated Simmondsia Chinensis

(Jojoba) Seed Oil, Zinc Oxide (nano), Glycerin (Vegetable), Cetearyl

Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan

Olivate, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus

(Sunflower) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Seed Oil,

Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic

Acid), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis

(Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract,

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita

Matricaria (chamomile) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis

(Marigold) Flower Extract (and) Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil,

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Tocopheryl Acetate

(vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Ascorbyl Palmitate

(Vitamin C), Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Rosmarinus Officinalis

(Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Triacontanyl PVP, Glyceryl

Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl

Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Parfum, Citral, Geraniol,

Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin



Comments: This was looking okay until I got to the retinyl palmitate.

Multiple studies have shown a link between this ingredient and skin

cancer. Add the perfume and phenoxyethanol, and that’s a definite no from me.







Ingredients: Zinc Oxide, Aqua, Silica, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dicaprylyl

Ether, Sorbitan Olivate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate,

Titanium Dioxide, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Isodecyl

Neopentanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butyrospermum Parkii

Butter, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Cetyl

Dimethicone, Methylpropanediol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate,

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone

Crosspolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1

Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Alumina,

Niacinamide, Panthenol, Hexadecene, Caprylyl Glycol, Neopentyl

Glycol Diisostearate, Polyester-7, Polysorbate 20, Methicone, PEG-8

Laurate, Allantoin, BHT, Glyceryl Behenate, Neopentyl Glycol

Diheptanoate, Sodium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate,

Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Isopropyl

Myristate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum,

Triethyl Citrate, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid,

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-tbutyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, CI

77492, CI 77491, CI 77499.



Comments: I can see issues with this straight away – polysorbate

20, PEGs, BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene), gylceryl behenate

(irritant and penetration enhancer), sodium hydroxide … no thanks!






Ingredients: Aqua, Zinc oxide, Emu Oil, Glycerin,

Emulsifying Wax NF, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,

Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Tocopherol

Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol and

Caprylyl Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii, Ceteareth-

20, Retinol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric acid,

Camellia Sinensis, Silk Amino Acid, EDTA, Rose

Canvas (Natural Fragrance Ingredient)


Cost: 100g for $74.00

Comments: The retinol is the stand out one here

– it’s been linked to skin cancer in multiple studies. There’s also phenoxyethanol and fragrance to further convince me that I wouldn’t use this one.






Disclaimer:

I started Hello Charlie because I was concerned about some of the

products that I was using on myself and my children. I’m no chemist,

I’m just a mum who does plenty of research on products before I use

them and before I’ll stock them at Hello Charlie.

Lots of customers and friends ask me about products that I’drecommend, and what they should be looking for when buying for

their own families. These guides are the results of my research and

reading.

I’d love to hear from you if you’ve read differently, or have opinions

or great products that you’d like to share. Teaching yourself about

better choices for our families and our environment is a journey, and

I’d love for you to join me on it!

If you’d like to share this information with other parents, please feel

free to do so. However, please bear in mind the time that it takes for

me to do this research, and do the right thing by attributing this

article back to me here at Hello Charlie. Thanks!

Vanessa xx

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