Hamilton sunscreen range is now 1/2 price at Chemist Warehouse, something that happens once a year.
Given that Aldi's Ombra Face Sunscreen has gone up from $3.99 to $4.99 for 60ml ($8.33/100ml), the 200ml Hamilton Every Face is now the best value, high quality Australian-made face sunscreen in my books at $7/100ml. The two formulas are almost identical, but the Hamilton has a small amount of iron oxides and appear slightly pink - it doesn't actually tint my face, just blends out invisible.
This is a cosmetically elegant formula that is meant for everyday use, not for swimming or for sports, as it has no water-resistance. Please don't compare the cost with all purpose family sunscreens for the whole body, because they are not made for the same purpose. This is light, non-sticky and non-greasy, wears beautifully over moisturiser or under make-up - something that you'll actually want on your face everyday. Those with oiler skin types can skip moisturiser and just use this. There's a smaller 75g at $7.49 if you want to try before buying the large size.
| Ombra Face 2023 (AUST L 408969) | Hamilton Face 2023 (AUST L 408954) |
|---|---|
| bemotrizinol 10 mg/g | bemotrizinol 10 mg/g |
| butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 50 mg/g | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 50 mg/g |
| ethylhexyl triazone 50 mg/g | ethylhexyl triazone 50 mg/g |
| octocrylene 30 mg/g | octocrylene 30 mg/g |
| alkyl (C12-15) benzoate | alkyl (C12-15) benzoate |
| Aloe vera | Aloe vera |
| aluminium magnesium silicate | aluminium magnesium silicate |
| cetostearyl alcohol | cetostearyl alcohol |
| dibutyl adipate | dibutyl adipate |
| dimeticone 100 | dimeticone 20 |
| dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate | dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate |
| edetate sodium | edetate sodium |
| hydroxyacetophenone | hydroxyacetophenone |
| iron oxide red | |
| iron oxide yellow | |
| phenoxyethanol | phenoxyethanol |
| polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate | polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate |
| purified water | purified water |
| Rice Bran Wax | Rice Bran Wax |
| silicone dioxide | silicone dioxide |
| sodium hyaluronate | sodium hyaluronate |
| stearic acid | stearic acid |
| trolamine | trolamine |
| xanthan gum | xanthan gum |
The Hamilton stuff is an excellent everyday moisturiser/sunscreen. Does not feel heavy or greasy like regular sunscreens. But it is not waterproof, so definitely not for sport activities.