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½ Price Bondi Sands Hydra UV Protect SPF 50+ Face Fluid 40mL $11 @ Coles

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moocher on 12/04/2023 - 16:31 coles.com.au (167 clicks)
Last edited 13/04/2023 - 09:36

This face sunscreen came out sometime last year and I've been waiting for it to go on sale again.

Stop right here if cost per ml is all you care about. This is not the sunscreen for you. Move along now, nothing to see here.

However, if you want to wear sunscreen as part of your skincare routine, and want something that absorbs nicely without shine and doesn't interfere with your make-up application, and care about using the newer approved sunscreen filters, read on.

Pros

  • Formula includes the newer sunscreen filters that are more photo-stable: ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE (Uvinul T), METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL (Tinosorb M), BEMOTRIZONOL (Tinosorb S). I only know of a few other Australian face sunscreens that have incorporated these new filters - Cancer Council face fluid matte, Dermaveen face ultralight, Natio Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+. AFAIK, the sunscreen products that were released before 2022 still only use the old style filters.
  • SPF 50+ Broad Spectrum
  • Light texture
  • Hydrating but non-greasy
  • No white cast
  • Fragrance-free, suitable for sensitive skin
  • Does not affect make-up application
  • Made in Australia

Cons

  • Small bottle and runs out quicker
  • $27.50/100ml
  • No indication about water resistance, so treat this as your everyday face sunscreen, not your day-at-the-beach sunscreen.

I personally had no eye sting from this, but that differs from person to person. It does remind me of the more expensive La Roche Posay sunscreen as the runniness and lightness is similar. However, I've only used a sample of the new version of the La Roche Posay compared to a full bottle of this, and quite a few months apart, so it may not be a very accurate comparison

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  • Pecan on 12/04/2023 - 17:08
    +1

    Using this one right now whilst away on holidays, it’s a good travel size bottle! Would be nice if they offered it in a larger size for home.

    • Nicoletta on 12/04/2023 - 19:02

      The body lotion in same range is really nice too and comes in a 150mL tube. Also half price at Coles at the moment.

      • Pecan on 12/04/2023 - 19:21

        What’s it like on the face though, it’s it heavy/greasy?

        • Nicoletta on 13/04/2023 - 08:56

          Probably a bit heavy for the face unfortunately!

  • wisdomtooth on 12/04/2023 - 17:14

    FWIW, I've just checked out ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE (Uvinul T), METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL (Tinosorb M) and BEMOTRIZONOL (Tinosorb S) on EWG, and they came back all clean (to my surprise!).

    • Feeblely on 12/04/2023 - 17:19

      Tinosorb M has a white cast :(

  • benwaffle on 12/04/2023 - 17:30
    +2

    This still has avobenzone, homosalate and octocrylene. Too much chemical absorption for my liking. Better to stick to ZnO physical sunscreens

    • HitlersDad on 12/04/2023 - 17:41
      +1

      Any suggestions?

      • benwaffle on 12/04/2023 - 17:53
        +1

        I like these 3:
        Cancer Council CC cream
        Bondi Sands Zinc Mineral face fluid
        Missha safe block rx zinc

    • moocher on 13/04/2023 - 09:24

      If you're interested in the topic, check out Labmufifn's article that explains how the 'absorption' idea came about and how our skin actually reacts to sunscreen application. She goes into quite a bit of detail.

      • Nom on 13/04/2023 - 10:16
        +1

        This is a great article, thanks for posting it 👌

      • benwaffle on 14/04/2023 - 00:01
        +1

        Thanks for the article. I appreciate that she is trying to moderate the 'exaggerated' fear of chemical sunscreens but it doesn't change the fact that chemical sunscreens get absorbed.
        A few studies like https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31961417/ show that there is an increase in plasma concentration of these active ingredients and there are no health benefits to increased absorption of these chemicals. I don't see the need to use chemical sunscreens when a perfectly good alternative in zinc oxide exists which has few if any of the risks

        • moocher on 14/04/2023 - 08:59
          +1

          No worries, I respect your choice. Thanks for the link to the study.

        • Nom on 14/04/2023 - 14:06

          it doesn't change the fact that chemical sunscreens get absorbed.

          perfectly good alternative in zinc oxide exists

          So what I'm reading here is that you didn't actually absorb any of the information in the Labmuffin article. She covers both these points in detail.

          • benwaffle on 14/04/2023 - 15:42
            +1

            @Nom: No, I did read the article and it was a good write up.
            The fact is the actives do make their way into the plasma. Even though it may be a small amount, I am yet to see any reported health benefits of these chemicals inside our bodies

  • Ciderfizz44 on 13/04/2023 - 01:02
    -1

    This does the job at a fraction of the price

    • moocher on 13/04/2023 - 09:17

      If by "does the job" you mean provide sun protection, yes absolutely. But as mentioned in description, there are other pros for this product: comfort, texture, finish, newer sunscreen filters etc.

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