Bondi Sands Sunscreen Lotion Spf 50+
69/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Bondi Sands Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ is a chemical body and face lotion on an older filter set (Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Avobenzone). It keeps a low white cast and a balanced finish, stays lightweight, and is low risk for clogged pores, though it commonly stings somewhat if it reaches the eyes. It sits okay under makeup. Protection is rated good and the score is 68.8/100, a solid everyday and outdoor lotion.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
60
- +12 Homosalate at #1, UV filter
- +16 Octocrylene at #2, UV filter
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- ×0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
46
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Homosalate at #1 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −10.5 Octocrylene at #2, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- −3.5 Avobenzone at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- −1 1 declared fragrance allergens
- −3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
Medium
44
- +100 Starting score
- −16 Avobenzone at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −22 Octocrylene at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −9 Homosalate at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- −9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fabric stains
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- −45 Avobenzone at #4, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- −15 Octocrylene at #2, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- −10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Full ingredient list (6)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 12 UV protection
- ↑ 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 16 UV protection
- ↓ 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 22 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 8 UV protection
- ↑ 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does Bondi Sands Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low, so it generally wears clear. The finish is balanced and lightweight.
Is the Bondi Sands Sunscreen Lotion Spf 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is chemical, built on older filters like Homosalate, Octocrylene, and Avobenzone. It commonly stings somewhat if it reaches the eyes.
Is it a good sunscreen?
Protection is rated good and it scores 68.8/100. It is low risk for breakouts and works for both everyday and outdoor wear.