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4-MBC sunscreens in Australia

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Keep using sunscreen. The TGA says its benefits far outweigh any risks, and nothing here says a product is unsafe: the limits are proposals.

4-MBC (4-methylbenzylidene camphor) is a UV-B filter allowed at up to 4% in Australian sunscreens. Overseas regulators have moved against it, and in September 2026 the TGA opened a consultation on two lower limits, alongside a ban proposed by two private applicants.

On the register today, 94 sunscreens of the 938 we list contain 4-MBC, from 1% to 4% (the middle product has 4%).

What the TGA has proposed

OptionWhat it would allowLimit
1 0.39% or less in any sunscreen 0.39%
2 0.95% or less in face and hand sunscreens, or 3.8% or less in face and hand sunscreens for people 18 and over 0.95% / 3.8%
3proposed by two applicants Not allowed at all (proposed by two private applicants, not the TGA) none allowed

Today’s maximum in listed sunscreens: 4%. Source: the TGA’s consultation (11 September 2026 to 12 October 2026). Interim decision due in 2027.

How the products compare

  • Option 1 94 above, 0 depend on use, 0 within
  • Option 2 75 above, 19 depend on use, 0 within
  • Option 3 (applicants) 94 above, 0 depend on use, 0 within
  • Within at or under the proposed limit
  • Depends on use under it, but the option only covers face and hand (or adult) products
  • Above over it

Every sunscreen with 4-MBC, highest first

  • Banana Boat Baby SPF50+ Roll On Sunscreen Banana Boat · SPF 50+ · lotion Kids Avobenzone 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 2%, Bemotrizinol 1% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Banana Boat Kids SPF50+ Roll On Sunscreen Banana Boat · SPF 50+ · lotion Kids Avobenzone 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 2%, Bemotrizinol 1% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Banana Boat Kids Very High Protection Sunscreen Lotion Spray SPF 50+ Banana Boat · SPF 50+ · lotion Kids Avobenzone 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 2%, Bemotrizinol 0.5% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Banana Boat Sport Very High Protection Sunscreen Lotion Spray SPF 50+ Banana Boat · SPF 50+ · lotion Avobenzone 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 2%, Bemotrizinol 0.5% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • bondi sands AUSTRALIA FACE SPF50+ TINTED SUNSCREEN LOTION Bondi Sands · SPF 50+ · lotion Face 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Cancer Council Active Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF50+ Lotion Cancer Council · SPF 50+ · lotion Avobenzone 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 2%, Bemotrizinol 1.5% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Cancer Council Repel Sunscreen Plus Insect Repellent Lotion SPF50+ Cancer Council · SPF 50+ · lotion Avobenzone 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 2%, Bemotrizinol 1% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen Lipbalm SPF50+ Cancer Council · SPF 50+ · stick, lip Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • CCA Kids Sunscreen SPF50+ Vitality Brands Worldwide · SPF 50+ · lotion Kids 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Avobenzone 3%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Chemists' Own Sport Moisturising Lip Balm SPF50+ Chemists’ Own · SPF 50+ · stick Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Coles SPF50+ Kids Ultra Sunscreen Coles · SPF 50+ · lotion Kids 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Avobenzone 3%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Coles SPF50+ Sensitive Sunscreen Coles · SPF 50+ · lotion 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • DermaVeen Sensitive Sun SPF 50+ DermaVeen · SPF 50+ · cream 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Ecosol SPF50+ Lip Balm White Room International · SPF 50+ · stick Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Force360 Heatwave SPF50+ Sunscreen Lip Balm Stick PRIVATE BRANDS · SPF 50+ · stick, lip Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Goat Moisturising Lip Balm SPF50+ Goat · SPF 50+ · stick Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Guardian Moisturising Lip Balm SPF50+ Ross Laboratories Aust · SPF 50+ · stick, lip Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Guardian Moisturising Lip Balm SPF50+ Strawberry Ross Laboratories Aust · SPF 50+ · stick, lip Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Hamilton Kids Hamilton · SPF 50+ · lotion Kids 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Hamilton Kids Roll-On Hamilton · SPF 50+ · lotion Kids 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Hamilton Sensitive Hamilton · SPF 50+ · lotion 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Hamilton Toddler Hamilton · SPF 50+ · lotion Kids 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Hamilton Toddler Roll - On Hamilton · SPF 50+ · lotion Kids 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Hydra UV Protect SPF50+ Sunscreen Lotion Bondi Sands · SPF 50+ · lotion 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Key Sun Clear Zinke SPF50+ Key Sun · SPF 50+ · lotion Octocrylene 10%, Avobenzone 5%, Zinc oxide 5%, 4-MBC 4% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Key Sun Clear Zinke SPF50+ Kids Sensitive Key Sun · SPF 50+ · lotion Kids Octocrylene 10%, Avobenzone 5%, Zinc oxide 5%, 4-MBC 4% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Key Sun Weather Guard Lip Balm SPF50+ Key Sun · SPF 50+ · stick, lip Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Le Tan Coconut Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ Le Tan · SPF 50+ · lotion 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Avobenzone 3%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Le Tan Mango Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ Le Tan · SPF 50+ · lotion 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Avobenzone 3%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Le Tan Pineapple Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ Le Tan · SPF 50+ · lotion 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Avobenzone 3%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Le Tan Watermelon Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ Le Tan · SPF 50+ · lotion 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Avobenzone 3%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • LeTan Coconut Spray SPF 50+ Heritage Brands · SPF 50+ · lotion 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Lip Balm Classic SPF50+ Ross Laboratories Aust · SPF 50+ · stick, lip Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Lip Balm Coconut SPF50+ Ross Laboratories Aust · SPF 50+ · stick, lip Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Lip Balm Strawberry SPF50+ Ross Laboratories Aust · SPF 50+ · stick, lip Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Maxi Block SPF50+ Lip Balm Maxiblock · SPF 50+ · stick Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Maxiblock Kinder SPF50+ Sunscreen Maxiblock · SPF 50+ · lotion 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Natio Moisturising Lip Balm SPF50+ Natio · SPF 50+ · stick Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Ombra Lip Balm Classic SPF50+ Ross Laboratories Aust · SPF 50+ · stick, lip Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Ombra Lip Balm Coconut SPF50+ Ross Laboratories Aust · SPF 50+ · stick, lip Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Outbacker Insect Repellent Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ Natuva · SPF 50+ · lotion Avobenzone 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 2%, Bemotrizinol 1% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • OXX Skincare SPF50+ Lip Balm Ross Laboratories Aust · SPF 50+ · stick, lip Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • OXX Skincare SPF50+ Sport Sunscreen with Zinc Ross Laboratories Aust · SPF 50+ · lotion Octocrylene 10%, Avobenzone 5%, Zinc oxide 5%, 4-MBC 4% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Pharmacy Choice Dry Touch Kids SPF50+ Sunscreen Lotion Roll On Symbion · SPF 50+ · lotion Kids 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Pharmacy Health Sensitive With Zinc Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ Ross Laboratories Aust · SPF 50+ · lotion Octocrylene 10%, Avobenzone 5%, Zinc oxide 5%, 4-MBC 4% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Priceline Sensitive With Zinc Sunscreen Lotion Priceline · SPF 50+ · lotion Octocrylene 10%, Avobenzone 5%, Zinc oxide 5%, 4-MBC 4% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • PROBLOC Lip Balm SPF50+ Paramount Safety Products · SPF 50+ · stick Lips Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, Octisalate 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Propaira Tinted Sunscreen SPF50+ Propaira · SPF 50+ · lotion Face 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ Feel Good and Co · SPF 50+ · lotion 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • SPF 50+ Sunny Cream Bondi Sands · SPF 50+ · lotion 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Avobenzone 3%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • SPF 50+ Sunny Drops Bondi Sands · SPF 50+ · lotion 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Sun Shades Every Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ Melaleuca of and New Zealand · SPF 50+ · lotion Face 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Sun Zapper Ultra Clear Zinc SPF 50+ Sun Zapper · SPF 50+ · lotion Octocrylene 10%, Avobenzone 5%, Zinc oxide 5%, 4-MBC 4% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • SunGenix Sensitive Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ n Natural Food and Health · SPF 50+ · lotion 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Avobenzone 3%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Sunny Daze Hydrating SPF 50+ Face Fluid Drops Bondi Sands · SPF 50+ · lotion Face 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Sunny Daze Illuminating SPF 50+ Face Fluid Drops Bondi Sands · SPF 50+ · lotion Face 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Sunright Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ Nu Skin Enterprises · SPF 50+ · lotion 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Sunsational Everyday Family Clear Sunscreen SPF50+ City-Country Sales and Distribution · SPF 50+ · lotion Avobenzone 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 2%, Bemotrizinol 1% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Sunsitive ® sunscreen children spray SPF50+ Pierre Fabre · SPF 50+ · lotion Kids 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Surf Life Saving Daily SPF50+ Sunscreen Spray Surf Life Saving · SPF 50+ · spray Avobenzone 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 2%, Bemotrizinol 0.5% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Surf Life Saving Minions SPF50+ Sunscreen Spray Surf Life Saving · SPF 50+ · spray Avobenzone 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 2%, Bemotrizinol 0.5% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Surf Life Saving Sport SPF50+ Sunscreen Spray Surf Life Saving · SPF 50+ · spray Avobenzone 5%, 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 2%, Bemotrizinol 0.5% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • TerryWhite Chemmart Kids Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ PBA Wholesale · SPF 50+ · lotion Kids 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Avobenzone 3%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Tough Luxe Airyday AU · SPF 50 · lotion 4-MBC 4%, Avobenzone 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Woolworths Everyday SPF50+ Sunscreen Spray Sensitive Woolworths · SPF 50+ · spray 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Avobenzone 3%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Woolworths Kids Sunscreen SPF50+ Woolworths · SPF 50+ · lotion Kids 4-MBC 4%, Octocrylene 4%, Avobenzone 3%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3% 4-MBC 4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Cancer Council Watersport Sunscreen SPF50+ Cancer Council · SPF 50+ · lotion Homosalate 8%, Octocrylene 6%, Octisalate 5%, Avobenzone 3%, 4-MBC 2.5% Homosalate 8%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 2.5%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • Surf Life Saving Despicable Me Sun Screen SPF50+ Surf Life Saving · SPF 50+ · lotion Homosalate 8%, Octocrylene 6%, Octisalate 5%, Avobenzone 3%, 4-MBC 2.5% Homosalate 8%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 2.5%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • SURF LIFE SAVING SPORT SPF50+ SUNSCREEN LOTION (reformulation) Surf Life Saving · SPF 50+ · lotion Homosalate 8%, Octocrylene 6%, Octisalate 5%, Avobenzone 3%, 4-MBC 2.5% Homosalate 8%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 2.5%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • SURF LIFE SAVING SPORT SPF50+ SUNSCREEN SPRAY (reformulation) Surf Life Saving · SPF 50+ · spray, pressurised Avobenzone 3%, 4-MBC 2.4%, Octocrylene 1.2%, Bemotrizinol 0.3% 4-MBC 2.4%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Aspect Sun SPF 50+ CC Cream Aspect · SPF 50+ · cream Face Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, 4-MBC 2%, Avobenzone 2%, DHHB 1.5% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 2%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • Aspect Sun SPF 50+ Hydrating Face Aspect · SPF 50+ · cream Face Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, 4-MBC 2%, Avobenzone 2%, DHHB 1.5% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 2%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • Aussie Sunmate Football & Rugby SPF 50+ Eight8 trading as Aussie Block · SPF 50+ · lotion Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, 4-MBC 2%, Avobenzone 2%, DHHB 1.5% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 2%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • Aussie Sunmate Kids All Sports SPF 50+ Eight8 trading as Aussie Block · SPF 50+ · lotion Kids Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, 4-MBC 2%, Avobenzone 2%, DHHB 1.5% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 2%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Aussie Sunmate Tennis & Cricket SPF 50+ Eight8 trading as Aussie Block · SPF 50+ · lotion Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, 4-MBC 2%, Avobenzone 2%, DHHB 1.5% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 2%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • Cancer Council Daily Moisturiser SPF50+ Cancer Council · SPF 50+ · lotion Face Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 3%, 4-MBC 2%, Ethylhexyl triazone 2% 4-MBC 2%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • Cancer Council Tinted Daily Moisturiser Light Tint SPF50+ Cancer Council · SPF 50+ · lotion Face Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 3%, 4-MBC 2%, Ethylhexyl triazone 2% 4-MBC 2%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • Cancer Council Tinted Daily Moisturiser Medium Tint SPF50+ Cancer Council · SPF 50+ · lotion Face Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 3%, 4-MBC 2%, Ethylhexyl triazone 2% 4-MBC 2%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • Le Tan SPF50+ BB Cream Light Tint Le Tan · SPF 50+ · cream Face Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 3%, 4-MBC 2%, Ethylhexyl triazone 2% 4-MBC 2%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • Le Tan SPF50+ BB Cream Medium Tint Le Tan · SPF 50+ · cream Face Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 3%, 4-MBC 2%, Ethylhexyl triazone 2% 4-MBC 2%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • MANOLA SPF50+ sports active sunscreen Manola · SPF 50+ · lotion Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, 4-MBC 2%, Avobenzone 2%, DHHB 1.5% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 2%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • Natio Ageless Daily Moisturiser UV Protection SPF50+ Natio · SPF 50+ · cream Face Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 3%, 4-MBC 2%, Ethylhexyl triazone 2% 4-MBC 2%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • Natio Daily Defence Face Moisturiser SPF50+ Natio · SPF 50+ · lotion Face Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 3%, 4-MBC 2%, Ethylhexyl triazone 2% 4-MBC 2%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • Natio For Men SPF50+ Face Moisturiser Natio · SPF 50+ · lotion Face Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 3%, 4-MBC 2%, Ethylhexyl triazone 2% 4-MBC 2%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • Natio Rosewater Hydration Moisture Balance Day Cream SPF50+ Natio · SPF 50+ · cream Face Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 3%, 4-MBC 2%, Ethylhexyl triazone 2% 4-MBC 2%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • The Skincare Company SPF50+ Very High Protection Sunscreen THE BLEND CO · SPF 50+ · cream Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 5%, 4-MBC 2%, Avobenzone 2%, DHHB 1.5% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 2%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • Banana Boat Dry Balance Very High Protection Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ Banana Boat · SPF 50+ · spray Homosalate 7.96%, Octisalate 3.98%, Octocrylene 3.58%, Avobenzone 2.98%, 4-MBC 1.99% Homosalate 7.96%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 1.99%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Banana Boat KiDS Very High Protection Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ Banana Boat · SPF 50+ · spray Kids Homosalate 7.96%, Octisalate 3.98%, Octocrylene 3.58%, Avobenzone 2.98%, 4-MBC 1.99% Homosalate 7.96%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 1.99%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Banana Boat Sport Very High Protection Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ Banana Boat · SPF 50+ · spray Homosalate 7.96%, Octisalate 3.98%, Octocrylene 3.58%, Avobenzone 2.98%, 4-MBC 1.99% Homosalate 7.96%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 1.99%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ Hawaiian Tropic · SPF 50+ · spray Homosalate 7.96%, Octisalate 3.98%, Octocrylene 3.58%, Avobenzone 2.98%, 4-MBC 1.99% Homosalate 7.96%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 1.99%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • CANCER COUNCIL SENSITIVE SUNSCREEN SPF50+ (reformulation) Cancer Council · SPF 50+ · lotion Zinc oxide 5%, Bemotrizinol 2.5%, Bisoctrizole 2.5%, 4-MBC 1% 4-MBC 1%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • NIVEA Sun Kids Protect & Play Caring Roll-On SPF 50 Nivea · SPF 50 · lotion Kids Zinc oxide 5%, Bisoctrizole 2.5%, Bemotrizinol 2%, 4-MBC 1% 4-MBC 1%, above both TGA proposed limits
  • Reef SPF 50+ Sunscreen Reef · SPF 50+ · lotion Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 10%, Octisalate 5%, Avobenzone 4%, 4-MBC 1% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 1%, within option 2 only if it’s a face and hand product
  • REEF SPF 50+ SUNSCREEN spray Reef · SPF 50+ · lotion Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 10%, Octisalate 5%, Avobenzone 4%, 4-MBC 1% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits4-MBC 1%, above both TGA proposed limits

Worried about an ingredient, or choosing for a baby or someone with sensitive skin? Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Questions

Is 4-MBC banned in Australia?

No. It is allowed at up to 4% today. The TGA consulted from 11 September to 12 October 2026 on limits of 0.39%, or face and hand products only, and on a ban proposed by two applicants. Its interim decision is due in 2027.

How many Australian sunscreens contain 4-MBC?

94 of the 938 sunscreens we list name it as an active ingredient.