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Cheapest SPF 50+ sunscreens in Australia

This comparison includes 30 cheapest sunscreens on the TGA register from 3 brands. The lowest regular price per 10 ml is A$0.23 (Hamilton Sensitive Lotion SPF50+ 1000ml, Chemist Warehouse). Prices run from A$0.23 to A$1.80 per 10 ml.

30 products / 3 brands / 1 checked stockist / Checked 13 Nov 2026 / How we check

30 products shown

Products sold in millilitres compared per 10 ml

  1. Hamilton Sensitive Lotion SPF50+ 1000mlSensitive label
    AUST L279079
    UV filters4-methylbenzylidene camphor 4%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 4%ethylhexyl triazone 3%octocrylene 4%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size1000 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$0.23
    StockistsChemist Warehouse A$22.99
    TGA statusListed
  2. Hamilton Active Family Lotion SPF50+ 500mlLabel: Suitable for adults and children
    AUST L242094
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 4%homosalate 10%octocrylene 8%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size500 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$0.28
    StockistsChemist Warehouse A$13.99
    TGA statusListed
  3. Hamilton Sensitive Lotion SPF50+ 265mlSensitive label
    AUST L279079
    UV filters4-methylbenzylidene camphor 4%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 4%ethylhexyl triazone 3%octocrylene 4%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size265 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$0.43
    StockistsChemist Warehouse A$11.49
    TGA statusListed
  4. Cancer Council Moisturising Sunscreen SPF50+ 1L
    AUST L301490
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%homosalate 10%octocrylene 8%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size1000 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$0.48
    StockistsBrand site A$47.95
    TGA statusListed
  5. Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen SPF50+ 1LTIngredient list without fragrance
    AUST L287253
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%homosalate 10%octocrylene 8%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size1000 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$0.48
    StockistsBrand site A$47.95
    TGA statusListed
  6. Cancer Council Sport Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF50+ 500mlIngredient list without fragrance
    AUST L383990
    UV filtersbemotrizinol 1%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.5%ethylhexyl triazone 1.3%homosalate 8%octocrylene 6%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size500 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$0.70
    StockistsBrand site A$34.95
    TGA statusListed
  7. Cancer Council Kids Sunscreen SPF50+ 500mlIngredient list without fragranceLabel: Not suitable for babies under 6 months old.
    AUST L307714
    UV filters4-methylbenzylidene camphor 4%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%ethylhexyl triazone 3%octocrylene 4%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size500 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$0.70
    StockistsBrand site A$34.95
    TGA statusListed
  8. Cancer Council Moisturising Sunscreen SPF50+ 500ml
    AUST L301490
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%homosalate 10%octocrylene 8%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size500 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$0.70
    StockistsBrand site A$34.95
    TGA statusListed
  9. Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen SPF50+ 500mlIngredient list without fragrance
    AUST L287253
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%homosalate 10%octocrylene 8%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size500 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$0.70
    StockistsBrand site A$34.95
    TGA statusListed
  10. Hamilton Active Family Lotion SPF50+ 250mlLabel: Suitable for adults and children
    AUST L242094
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 4%homosalate 10%octocrylene 8%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size250 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$0.78
    StockistsChemist Warehouse A$19.50
    TGA statusListed
  11. Cancer Council Family Sunscreen Spray SPF50+ 300mlIngredient list without fragranceLabel: Suitable for children with adult supervision.
    AUST L526286
    UV filtersbemotrizinol 2%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 4.5%ethylhexyl triazone 3.5%octocrylene 8%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / not stated
    Size300 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.00
    StockistsBrand site A$30.00
    TGA statusListed
  12. Cancer Council Kids Sunscreen Spray SPF50+ 300mlIngredient list without fragranceLabel: Not suitable for babies under 6 months old.
    AUST L526285
    UV filtersbemotrizinol 2%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 4.5%ethylhexyl triazone 3.5%octocrylene 8%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / not stated
    Size300 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.00
    StockistsBrand site A$30.00
    TGA statusListed
  13. Cancer Council Kids Sunscreen SPF50+ 250mlIngredient list without fragranceLabel: Not suitable for babies under 6 months old.
    AUST L307714
    UV filters4-methylbenzylidene camphor 4%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%ethylhexyl triazone 3%octocrylene 4%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size250 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.00
    StockistsBrand site A$24.95
    TGA statusListed
  14. Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen SPF50+ 250mlIngredient list without fragrance
    AUST L287253
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%homosalate 10%octocrylene 8%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size250 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.00
    StockistsBrand site A$24.95
    TGA statusListed
  15. Cancer Council Sport Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF50+ 200mlIngredient list without fragrance
    AUST L383990
    UV filtersbemotrizinol 1%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.5%ethylhexyl triazone 1.3%homosalate 8%octocrylene 6%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size200 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.10
    StockistsBrand site A$21.95
    TGA statusListed
  16. Cancer Council Active Sunscreen SPF50+ 200mlIngredient list without fragrance
    AUST L207979
    UV filters4-methylbenzylidene camphor 4%bemotrizinol 1.5%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 5%octocrylene 2%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size200 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.10
    StockistsBrand site A$21.95
    TGA statusListed
  17. Cancer Council Kids Sunscreen SPF50+ 200mlIngredient list without fragranceLabel: Not suitable for babies under 6 months old.
    AUST L307714
    UV filters4-methylbenzylidene camphor 4%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%ethylhexyl triazone 3%octocrylene 4%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size200 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.10
    StockistsBrand site A$21.95
    TGA statusListed
  18. Cancer Council Moisturising Sunscreen SPF50+ 200ml
    AUST L301490
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%homosalate 10%octocrylene 8%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size200 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.10
    StockistsBrand site A$21.95
    TGA statusListed
  19. Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen SPF50+ 200mlIngredient list without fragrance
    AUST L287253
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%homosalate 10%octocrylene 8%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size200 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.10
    StockistsBrand site A$21.95
    TGA statusListed
  20. Cancer Council Ultra-Lightweight Sunscreen Spray SPF50+ 200mlIngredient list without fragranceLabel: Suitable for children with adult supervision.
    AUST L526287
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.75%ethylhexyl triazone 1.5%methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 1.5%octocrylene 7.5%octyl salicylate 4.5%phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid 1.4%
    SPF / water50+ / not stated
    Size200 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.40
    StockistsBrand site A$27.95
    TGA statusListed
  21. Cancer Council Sport Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF50+ 110mlIngredient list without fragrance
    AUST L383990
    UV filtersbemotrizinol 1%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.5%ethylhexyl triazone 1.3%homosalate 8%octocrylene 6%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size110 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.45
    StockistsBrand site A$15.95
    TGA statusListed
  22. Cancer Council Kids Sunscreen SPF50+ 110mlIngredient list without fragranceLabel: Not suitable for babies under 6 months old.
    AUST L307714
    UV filters4-methylbenzylidene camphor 4%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%ethylhexyl triazone 3%octocrylene 4%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size110 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.45
    StockistsBrand site A$15.95
    TGA statusListed
  23. Cancer Council Ultra Sunscreen SPF50+ 110mlIngredient list without fragrance
    AUST L287253
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%homosalate 10%octocrylene 8%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size110 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.45
    StockistsBrand site A$15.95
    TGA statusListed
  24. Cancer Council Active Sunscreen SPF50+ 110mlIngredient list without fragrance
    AUST L207979
    UV filters4-methylbenzylidene camphor 4%bemotrizinol 1.5%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 5%octocrylene 2%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size110 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.50
    StockistsBrand site A$16.50
    TGA statusListed
  25. Cancer Council Moisturising Sunscreen SPF50+ 110ml
    AUST L301490
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%homosalate 10%octocrylene 8%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size110 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.50
    StockistsBrand site A$16.50
    TGA statusListed
  26. Ultra Violette Bod Brigade Extreme Screen SPF 50+ Hydrating Body + Hand SKINSCREEN™
    AUST L384499
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%homosalate 10%octocrylene 8%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / not stated
    Size500 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.54
    StockistsBrand site A$77.00
    TGA statusListed
  27. Cancer Council Face & Body Moisturiser SPF50+ 150mlIngredient list without fragrance
    AUST L524238
    UV filtersbemotrizinol 1%diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 5%ethylhexyl triazone 5%
    SPF / water50+ / not stated
    Size150 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.66
    StockistsBrand site A$24.95
    TGA statusListed
  28. Cancer Council Face & Body Moisturiser Water Resistant SPF50+ 150mlIngredient list without fragrance
    AUST L466888
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%homosalate 6%octocrylene 8%
    SPF / water50+ / 120 min
    Size150 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.66
    StockistsBrand site A$24.95
    TGA statusListed
  29. Cancer Council Protect and Hydrate (Coconut) SPF50+ 150ml
    AUST L485997
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%ethylhexyl triazone 3%octocrylene 5%octyl salicylate 4.5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size150 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.80
    StockistsBrand site A$26.95
    TGA statusListed
  30. Cancer Council Ultra Sensitive Kids Sunscreen SPF50+ 150mlSensitive labelLabel: Not suitable for babies under 6 months old.
    AUST L430536
    UV filtersbemotrizinol 1%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.5%ethylhexyl triazone 1.3%homosalate 8%octocrylene 6%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / not stated
    Size150 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.80
    StockistsBrand site A$26.95
    TGA statusListed

Sorted by lowest regular price per 10 ml across checked stockists. Products sold in grams are compared per 10 g. How we check

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Questions

What does broad spectrum mean when comparing sunscreens?

The TGA says broad spectrum means protection against UVA and UVB. Its guidance identifies UVA with tanning and skin ageing, and UVB as the main cause of sunburn. Read the product's SPF and broad-spectrum statements together.

TGA, reading sunscreen labels / Checked 13 Nov 2026

Does water resistance mean a sunscreen is waterproof?

Cancer Council says no sunscreen is completely waterproof and sunscreen becomes less effective after water exposure. Check the water-resistance wording on the pack and follow its reapplication directions.

Cancer Council Australia, the science behind sunscreen / Checked 13 Nov 2026

What sun protection measures should accompany sunscreen?

The TGA says sunscreen should be used with shade, protective clothing, hats and sunglasses, alongside limiting direct sun exposure. Its consumer guidance does not present sunscreen as the only form of protection.

TGA, how to use sunscreens / Checked 13 Nov 2026

How does Skin Index rank lower-priced sunscreens?

The cheapest category includes qualifying SPF 50+ products sold in millilitres, sorted by checked regular price per 10 ml. Promotional and member prices do not determine that ranking. Cancer Council recommends SPF50 or SPF50+, broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen.

Cancer Council Australia, sunscreen advice / Checked 13 Nov 2026

Source: ARTG public summaries (tga.gov.au), brand and stockist product pages. Checked 13 Nov 2026.