Neutrogena Beach Defence Spray
SPF 50, broad spectrum, spray, pressurised. AUST L 317891, from Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd.
Keep using sunscreen. The TGA says its benefits far outweigh any risks, and nothing here says a product is unsafe: the limits are proposals.
Active ingredients
| Ingredient | On the ARTG as | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homosalate Under review | homosalate | 150 mg/g | 15% |
| Octocrylene | octocrylene | 60 mg/g | 6% |
| Avobenzone | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | 50 mg/g | 5% |
| Octisalate | octyl salicylate | 50 mg/g | 5% |
Percent by weight: the ARTG gives each active in mg per gram, and 10 mg/g is 1%.
Against the TGA’s proposed limits
Homosalate, 15%
| Option | Proposed limit | This product |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.28% or less in any sunscreen | Above |
| 2 | 0.68% or less, and only in sunscreens for the face and hands | Above |
| 3 | 2.7% or less, and only in face and hand sunscreens for people 18 and over | Above |
We read “for the body” from the product’s name. Interim decision due by the end of 2026. More on homosalate.
In the shops
Shops’ listings whose brand, filters and amounts match this ARTG entry. Shelf names differ from the register’s.
- Woolworths: Neutrogena SPF50+ Beach Defence Sunscreen Spray 184g (matched 21 October 2026)
Where this comes from
Everything above is from this product’s entry on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods: ARTG 317891, Neutrogena Beach Defence Spray. We read its public summary on 21 October 2026; the entry dates from 24 May 2019. The name on the shelf can differ from the register’s. If the label shows a different AUST L number, it’s a different formula. Spotted a mistake? Email hello@sunscreenfilters.com.
Worried about an ingredient, or choosing for a baby or someone with sensitive skin? Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
More from Neutrogena
- Neutrogena Beach Defence Lotion Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, Avobenzone 3.5%, Ethylhexyl triazone 0.6%, Bemotrizinol 0.4% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits
- Neutrogena Beach Defence Spray Octocrylene 4.2%, Octisalate 3%, Avobenzone 2.7%, Ethylhexyl triazone 2.4%, Bemotrizinol 0.9%
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Lotion Sunscreen Homosalate 8%, Octocrylene 6%, Avobenzone 5%, Ethylhexyl triazone 4%, Bisoctrizole 2%, Bemotrizinol 1.2% Homosalate 8%, above all three TGA proposed limits
- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Lotion Sunscreen Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 6.5%, Avobenzone 5%, Ethylhexyl triazone 3.5%, Bemotrizinol 2.5% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits
- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Spray Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 10%, Avobenzone 4.5%, Ethylhexyl triazone 4%, Bemotrizinol 1.5% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits
- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Lotion Sunscreen Homosalate 8%, Octocrylene 6%, Octisalate 5%, Avobenzone 3.5%, Ethylhexyl triazone 1.3%, Bemotrizinol 1% Homosalate 8%, above all three TGA proposed limits
- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen Homosalate 10%, Octocrylene 6%, Avobenzone 4.5%, Ethylhexyl triazone 4%, Bemotrizinol 1.5% Homosalate 10%, above all three TGA proposed limits
- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Sunscreen Age Shield DHHB 4%, Ethylhexyl triazone 4%, Bisoctrizole 2%, Bemotrizinol 0.5%