SPF 50+ Sunny Drops
SPF 50+, broad spectrum, lotion. AUST L 453388, from Bondi Sands 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 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-MBC Under review | 4-methylbenzylidene camphor | 40 mg/g | 4% |
| Avobenzone | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | 40 mg/g | 4% |
| Octocrylene | octocrylene | 40 mg/g | 4% |
| Ethylhexyl triazone | ethylhexyl triazone | 30 mg/g | 3% |
Percent by weight: the ARTG gives each active in mg per gram, and 10 mg/g is 1%.
Against the TGA’s proposed limits
4-MBC, 4%
| Option | Proposed limit | This product |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.39% or less in any sunscreen | Above |
| 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 | Above |
| 3proposed by two applicants | Not allowed at all (proposed by two private applicants, not the TGA) | Above |
We read “for the body” from the product’s name. Interim decision due in 2027. More on 4-MBC.
Where this comes from
Everything above is from this product’s entry on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods: ARTG 453388, SPF 50+ Sunny Drops. We read its public summary on 21 October 2026; the entry dates from 24 June 2024. 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.
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