SKIN INDEX

Spray sunscreens in Australia

This comparison includes 10 spray sunscreens on the TGA register from 5 brands. The lowest regular price per 10 ml is A$1.00 (Cancer Council Family Sunscreen Spray SPF50+ 300ml, Cancer Council site). Prices run from A$1.00 to A$6.67 per 10 ml.

10 products / 5 brands / 2 checked stockists / Checked 13 Nov 2026 / How we check

10 products shown

Products sold in millilitres compared per 10 ml

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Avène Sunsitive Sunscreen Spray SPF50+ 200mlIngredient list without fragrance
    AUST L428614
    UV filtersbutyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 4%homosalate 10%octocrylene 8%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size200 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.87
    StockistsChemist Warehouse A$37.49
    TGA statusListed
  5. Avène Sunsitive Sunscreen Children Spray SPF50+ 200mlIngredient list without fragranceLabel: Suitable from 1 year of age.
    AUST L428618
    UV filters4-methylbenzylidene camphor 4%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 4%ethylhexyl triazone 3%octocrylene 4%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size200 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$1.87
    StockistsChemist Warehouse A$37.49
    TGA statusListed
  6. La Roche-Posay ANTHELIOS UVMUNE 400 ULTRA INVISIBLE KIDS SPRAY SUNSCREEN SPF 50Ingredient list without fragranceLabel: for kids sensitive skin
    AUST L495706
    UV filtersbemotrizinol 6%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 4.5%diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 0.5%drometrizole trisiloxane 0.5%ethylhexyl triazone 4.5%methoxypropylamino cyclohexenylidene ethoxyethylcyanoacetate 1%phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid 0.5%
    SPF / water50+ / not stated
    Size200 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$2.25
    StockistsBrand site A$44.99
    TGA statusListed
  7. Ultra Violette Preen Screen Reapplication Mist SKINSCREEN™ SPF 50 50ml
    AUST L524891
    UV filtersbemotrizinol 0.75%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%octocrylene 6%octyl salicylate 5%
    SPF / water50 / not stated
    Size50 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$6.40
    StockistsBrand site A$32.00
    TGA statusListed
  8. Ultra Violette Mini Preen Screen™ SPF 50 30ml
    AUST L401970
    UV filtersbemotrizinol 2%diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 5%ethylhexyl triazone 2%octyl methoxycinnamate 5%
    SPF / water50 / not stated
    Size30 ml
    Lowest per 10 mlA$6.67
    StockistsBrand site A$20.00
    TGA statusListed

Products sold in grams compared per 10 g

  1. Neutrogena Beach Defence Spray SPF50+ 184g
    AUST L476359
    UV filtersbemotrizinol 0.9%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7%ethylhexyl triazone 2.4%octocrylene 4.2%octyl salicylate 3%
    SPF / water50+ / 240 min
    Size184 g
    Lowest per 10 gA$0.71
    StockistsChemist Warehouse A$12.99
    TGA statusListed
  2. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 50 140g
    AUST L387994
    UV filtersbemotrizinol 1.5%butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 4.5%ethylhexyl triazone 4%homosalate 10%octocrylene 10%
    SPF / water50 / 240 min
    Size140 g
    Lowest per 10 gA$0.86
    StockistsChemist Warehouse A$11.99Priceline A$19.99on sale, checked 2026-11-13
    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 affects aerosol sunscreen application?

The TGA says aerosols contain propellant and require more product than a comparable lotion or cream. Follow the amount and application directions on the pack. Application conditions matter when checking the published SPF label.

TGA, how to use sunscreens / Checked 13 Nov 2026

What does Cancer Council say about aerosols and creams?

Cancer Council recommends lotions and creams and advises against aerosol sunscreens because applying the required amount can be difficult. Its aerosol advice should be read alongside the product's own format and application directions.

Cancer Council Australia, sunscreen advice / Checked 13 Nov 2026

What does the TGA say about spraying aerosol sunscreen on the face?

The TGA says aerosol sunscreen should not be sprayed directly onto the face, explaining the risk of accidental inhalation. Read its format-specific application guidance and the instructions on your own product.

TGA, how to use sunscreens / Checked 13 Nov 2026

How can wind affect an aerosol sunscreen spray?

The TGA says even light wind can cause aerosol sunscreen to miss the skin. Its guidance describes applying aerosols out of the wind. Skin Index records the pack's format and SPF without measuring a user's application.

TGA, how to use sunscreens / Checked 13 Nov 2026

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