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Australian Gold Australian Gold Broad Spectrum SPF 4

SPF 4 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 27 July 2026

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Oxybenzone, Blue 1 (CI 42090), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Fragrance (Parfum), Polyester-8, Red 40 (CI 16035), SD Alcohol 40-B, VA/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Water (Aqua)

13 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

What each ingredient generally does

Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.

  • Avobenzone

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.

  • Octocrylene

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also serves as a light stabilizer, helping keep other filters and the formula intact under sunlight.

  • Oxybenzone

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    Oxybenzone is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it often appears as Benzophenone-3.

  • Acid Blue 9

    Hair dyeing (colours hair)

    Acid Blue 9 is a colorant, giving the product its blue shade. It can also be used to tint hair.

    listed as “Blue 1 (CI 42090)”

  • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.

  • Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)

    An emollient and solvent that improves spreadability and helps stabilize light-sensitive ingredients in the formula.

  • Parfum

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is the fragrance, a blend of scent ingredients added to give the product an odour or mask other smells. It's also listed as "aroma" on some labels.

    listed as “Fragrance (Parfum)”

  • Polyester-8

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a film-forming polymer that also conditions the skin. It lays down a thin layer on the surface and helps the skin feel smooth.

  • Red 40

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

    listed as “Red 40 (CI 16035)”

  • Alcohol Denat.

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherPreservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol with additives that make it undrinkable, used as a solvent to dissolve ingredients and thin the formula. It also cuts foam, tightens skin as an astringent, and adjusts thickness. Denat. simply means it has been denatured.

    listed as “SD Alcohol 40-B”

  • VA/Butyl Maleate/Isobornyl Acrylate Copolymer

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

    A film-forming polymer. It lays down a thin, even layer as the product dries, helping it stay put on the skin.

  • CI 19140

    Colorant (adds colour)Hair dyeing (colours hair)

    CI 19140 is a yellow color used to shade the product. It's a colorant and can also be used to dye hair. You may see it listed as Tartrazine.

    listed as “Yellow 5 (CI 19140)”

  • Water

    Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

    listed as “Water (Aqua)”

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=78316030-1177-4e41-a913-f5412ac2ee8f
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
13
Record checksum
sha256:466d7d55d6d55b8e9a5ef0afab2ee20154277e5461c3e6fd8c71da1cc44a3b3e

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