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Ombra Daily Defence Light Feel Sunscreen SPF50+ Face Lotion 60ml $3.99 @ ALDI

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Ombra Daily Defence Light Feel Sunscreen SPF50+ Face Lotion 60ml $3.99 @ ALDI
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moocher on 21/01/2022 - 15:46 files.ozbargain.com.au (1346 clicks)
Last edited 23/01/2022 - 09:05

It has been two years since I've seen this on the shelves at my local Aldi. It was always a seasonal special and wasn't available all year 'round, and for some reason in recent years Aldi chooses to release it more than halfway through summer. Yes, the price has gone back up to $3.99 which is what it used to be before it was reduced two years ago, but at $6.65/100ml you're unlikely to get anything this cheap with the same comfortable, non-sticky texture with high protection for the face (see price comparison below). It is broad spectrum, fragrance and paraben free. It's suitable for daily use and won't interfere with make-up. If your skin type is on the oiler side, you can wear this on its own and you won't need a separate moisturiser underneath. The last time this was available, it sold out quite quickly so get it while it's available. Expiry on my tube is Nov 2024.

Full ingredients from TGA - see page 2 - from ARTG search

This product has an identical ingredients list as the Cancer Council Face Daywear Moisturiser Invisible Matte SPF50+ (pink tube) (OzBargain's second favourite sunscreen) based on the TGA ARTG listing. See Cancer Council Invisible Matte ingredients.

It's also almost identical to the Natio Daily Defence Face Moisturiser SPF 50+- except Natio has fragrance.

Price comparison:

  • Ombra Daily Defence Light Feel - $3.99/60ml which is $6.65/100 ml
  • Cancer Council Invisible Matte (pink) - $14.95/75ml but often half price so $7.48/75ml which is $9.97/100ml
  • Natio Daily Defence Face - $19.99/100ml sometimes half price so $9.99/100ml

Cancer Council recommends using sunscreen every day on days when the UV Index is forecast to be 3 or above. Sunscreen should be part of your daily morning routine on these days. source. Note that the UV index during daylight hours in summer easily exceed that even on rainy days.

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  • Last Seen on 21/01/2022 - 16:18

    Thanks OP

    Have you tried LRP Anthelios / does either one feel better to you?

    • moocher on 21/01/2022 - 16:30
      +10

      Sorry I haven't tried LRP Anthelios myself - always too cheap to go for that since I'm always stocked up with cheaper options that I'm very happy with.

      However, Michelle from labmuffin has a spreadsheet where she rates sunscreens she has personally tried between 1 and 5. She rated LRP as 5+ due to it having newer UVA filters and Cancer Council matte (which has identical formula ingredients list to this Aldi product) at 5.

  • jussie2000 on 21/01/2022 - 16:33
    -1

    I have tried lrp anthelios it's OK. I wouldn't repurchase. I am also a sunscreen snob and these days don't use any chemical sunscreens anymore and use physical sunscreens instead. I find the invisible zinc tinted face the best.

  • ufwpd on 21/01/2022 - 16:54
    +1

    +1 for informative post.

  • thedragon on 21/01/2022 - 17:01
    +1

    Great post, thank you.

  • JimB on 21/01/2022 - 17:11
    +1

    I don't understand why they just don't offer it permanently.

    • moocher on 21/01/2022 - 17:23
      +2

      Yeah it would be nice if they did.

  • KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 21/01/2022 - 17:29

    Neutrogena's hydro boost is also pretty good I found. Has hyaluronic acid and it's a tad heavier than LRP

    • SuspendedSale on 21/01/2022 - 18:26
      +1

      I found Neutrogena hydro boost to be super greasy and just won't absorb in. It also stings like crap if you went a bit overboard on exfoliants or it slops down into your eyes because it's too greasy to stay put.

      Nivea shine control is my current favourite but I'm on the hunt for something a little better.

      I accidentally bought the LRP one with titanium dioxide (inorganic/physical filter) in it and its horrible. Extreme white cast and clumps up like crazy, and trying to reapply is impossible.
      I've yet to feel I can justify the price of trying another LRP sunscreen, even thought 90% of my skin care routine is their products. I use so much sunscreen due to what I do for work so a cheaper option is preferable.

  • spaceflight on 21/01/2022 - 18:28
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    This formula is identical to the Cancer Council Face Daywear Moisturiser Invisible Matte SPF50+ (pink tube) (OzBargain's second favourite sunscreen) based on the ingredients list. See Cancer Council Invisible Matte ingredients

    You mean the ingredients are identical because you don't know the proportion of all ingredients which would then be the formula.

    • moocher on 23/01/2022 - 09:07

      Yes you are right - even though the ingredients lists are identical, only the percentages of actives are known and we can't be sure of the percentage of each inactive ingredient, although they are listed in the same order and would be from highest concentration to lowest concentration. Description updated.

  • spaceflight on 21/01/2022 - 18:30
    +1

    60ml

    You should use 1 teaspoon on your face.
    1 teaspoon is 5ml

    This bottle is 60ml so if it lasts you longer that 12 uses you aren't using enough.

    • morse on 21/01/2022 - 18:47
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      No one is using a full teaspoon on their face. Try getting a standard metric teaspoon (for baking) or a medicine cup or syringe - then see how 5ml looks and feels on your face. It’s not going to be good.

    • Jamesx on 22/01/2022 - 08:03
      +1

      What if a large face? A tablespoon enough?

    • moocher on 23/01/2022 - 09:16
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      The amount of sunscreen used for SPF testing is 2mg per cm2, around 1/4 tsp for the face, double that if you include the neck. Michelle from labmuffin, actually measured her face area and she needed 61% of 1/4 tsp. Everyone's face sizes are different but 1/4 tsp should be pretty safe.

      • spaceflight on 23/01/2022 - 09:48
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        I think I will stick with the Cancer Council recommendation.
        I was slightly wrong as it is a teaspoon for face plus neck and ears.

        For an adult, the recommended application is 5mL (approximately one teaspoon) for each arm, leg, body front, body back and face (including neck and ears). That equates to a total of 35mL (approximately seven teaspoons) for a full body application.
        https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/causes-and-prev…

  • Perch on 21/01/2022 - 21:59

    Cheers OP, was just needing something like this.

  • DarkProject on 21/01/2022 - 23:47
    +2

    Thanks Moocher, really insightful! Also bet you're got an awesome skin regime

  • CryssieJade on 22/01/2022 - 08:33

    This product is not Cruelty Free.

  • abuch47 on 22/01/2022 - 14:02

    any other products with the same feel, more liquid and a better bulk price?

  • winterr on 22/01/2022 - 15:06
    +6

    For those who don't mind a larger tube, Cancer Council Invisible Matte (pink) 150ml is currently half price at Coles for $8.75 ($5.83/100ml)
    https://shop.coles.com.au/a/national/product/cancer-council-…

    • moocher on 23/01/2022 - 09:23
      +3

      Ah, the 150ml tube has a different label that says 'Face Daywear Moisturiser for Face and Body' without the word 'matte', so I thought it was a different product. It looks like it is the same 'AUST L 299764' number so it must be the same formula. Coles RPP ($17.50) is cheaper than other places (which is $20), so yes this even cheaper/ml!

  • GateauBoeuf on 22/01/2022 - 20:42

    PSA: This is a chemical sunscreen which provides inferior UVA protection.

    Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, the primary UVA protector, isn't photostable and will degrade by 36% after a single hour. For more detail on this active, see here: https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/butyl-methoxydibenzoylme…

    See here for a list of actives and their protection ranges: https://www.pharmacistconsult.com/sunscreen-ingredients-what…

    I'd highly recommend a physical/zinc sunscreen for long lasting protection.

    • moocher on 24/01/2022 - 10:08

      Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, the primary UVA protector, isn't photostable and will degrade by 36% after a single hour. For more detail on this active, see here: https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/butyl-methoxydibenzoylme…

      Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is also known as avobenzone. Not an expert, but

      The link you quoted above also mentions

      The cosmetic's industry is trying to solve the problem by combining avobenzone with other UV filters that enhance its stability (like octocrylene, Tinosorb S or Ensulizole) or by encapsulating it and while both solutions help, neither is perfect.

      octocrylene is in this formula.

      Furthermore, this article by KindOfStephen also mentions that

      They found that 3.6% Octocrylene with 4% Bis Ethylhexyloxyphenyl Methoxyphenol Triazine or 4% 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor were able to completely stabilize the Avobenzone after 25 MED of UV.

      4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor is also in this formula. So there are two active ingredients that should stabilise the avobenzone to some degree. I wouldn't know what the calculations would be to determine if there's enough of those ingredients, but at the end of the day, I agree with Stephen when he says:

      What matters when it comes to the protection offered by a sunscreen are the values and ratings determined from standardized tests like SPF, PPD, Broad Spectrum, etc and not the appearance of an ingredient on the INCI.

      This product is broad spectrum so should protect against UVA. And it's always good to follow the directions on the packaging - in this case it says reapply every 2 hours.

      • GateauBoeuf on 24/01/2022 - 23:32

        You're right, thanks for the heads up!

        I'm still an advocate for mineral sunscreens (zinc oxide) because they provide immediate protection, whereas chemical sunscreens take 20-30 minutes to absorb into your skin. This isn't realistic during a short vacation or when chasing after the kids.

        When researching avobenzone, it appears to be photo-unstable and will lose 50 to 90 percent of its filtering abilities within an hour of light exposure. You'd be hard pressed to find a beachgoer who'd reapply their sunscreen every hour, let alone the recommended 4.

        Skin cancer rates are incredibly high amongst Aussies; it seems irresponsible that our major sunscreen manufacturers are peddling chemical actives since they're the cheaper option. On the other hand, I understand pricing is a barrier to accessibility and - ultimately - the rates at which we apply/reapply sunscreen.

        • moocher on 25/01/2022 - 07:08

          Thanks for the interesting discussion!

          When researching avobenzone(healthline.com), it appears to be photo-unstable and will lose 50 to 90 percent of its filtering abilities within an hour of light exposure

          Yup, that's on its own - it needs to stabilised with other ingredients - quoting the same healthline article

          "While it’s found in broad-spectrum sunscreens, it’s often combined with other chemicals because avobenzone by itself will lose 50 to 90 percent of its filtering abilities within an hour of light exposure."

          So there is no suggestion that every sunscreen with avobenzone needs to be reapplied every hour.

          I'm still an advocate for mineral sunscreens (zinc oxide) because they provide immediate protection, whereas chemical sunscreens take 20-30 minutes to absorb into your skin

          Apparently this is a myth. Zinc oxide/organic sunscreens also need to be allowed some time to dry down and form an even layer on your skin. If you're interested, check out labmuffin's explanation and UV light and paper test.

          I'm not sure chemical sunscreens are always cheaper - there have been 49 cent zinc oxide sunscreens posted here!

          I respect your personal preference in any case. I also have zinc oxide sunscreens in my stash and I feel they have slightly better water resistance.

          • GateauBoeuf on 26/01/2022 - 14:50

            @moocher: Gotcha, thanks for the recommendation! I've been looking for some affordable zinc sunscreens. :') I had no idea zinc sunscreens had to dry down - the labmuffin link is such an interesting read.

            Mea culpa on the second-rate reply - I entered this discussion with biases that kept me from internalising what you meant about the stabilisers present in Ombra's sunscreen alongside avobenzone. I hope you have a great year ahead!

            • moocher on 27/01/2022 - 14:10

              @GateauBoeuf: Sorry I haven't actually tried the 49c sunscreens myself, I was just pointing out that there have been some cheap deals for Zinc Oxide sunscreens here :)

              All good - I'm actually really pleased that you brought this up since it made me re-read some articles and I found it very interesting.

              We actually have user duckie2hh who makes sunscreens for a living. He has an AMA here in case you ever want to ask him any questions.

  • ectogammat on 13/02/2022 - 19:48

    Thanks moocher, got one today out of curiosity as I’ve been hearing so many great things about this for years but was never lucky to find it in store until today!

    • moocher on 14/02/2022 - 09:02
      +1

      Great - hope you'll like it!

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