Four Australian-Made Sunscreen Brands to Know (And Shop) Now
Australia knows sun protection better than anyone, and our beauty brands have mastered the art of making SPF feel as good as it is essential.
From lightweight, makeup-friendly formulas to skin-loving sunscreens designed for daily wear, the best Australian sunscreen brands are setting the global standard.
Ahead, we spotlight four local labels and their standout heroes, including some of the best sunscreen Australia for face - because protecting your skin should be a non-negotiable year round but even more so while in the midst of summer.
So for the beauty lovers who are looking to shop Australian-made beauty brands including SPF, here’s where to start.
*Please note: Wearing sunscreen daily is only one small part of sun safety. Please make sure you are also always wearing protective clothing and seeking shade.
Australian Sunscreen Brands
We Are Feel Good Inc.
We Are Feel Good Inc. has long had a fanclub amongst beauty editors and beauty influencers.
A go-to Aussie label with a sun-savvy lineup of broad-spectrum sunscreens and skin-loving body care.Australian-made and free from parabens, oxybenzone, octinoxate and PABA, the range pairs solid SPF 50+ protection with nourishing ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin E — making each formula feel lightweight rather than greasy on the skin.
Whether it’s their Sensitive Lotion that doubles as a makeup-friendly primer or a hydrating Good Morning SPF for everyday wear, the brand aims to make daily sun defence as effortless as it is essential.They even have an Australian made sunscreen for kid (loved,used and vouched for along with the rest of the brand, by Skin Therapist and Beauty IQ podcast host Tegan Mac.)
Try:
- We Are Feel Good Inc. Good Morning Daily Face SPF50 50ml - Fragrance Free - We Are Feel Good Inc. Good Morning Daily Face SPF50 (Fragrance Free) delivers broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection in a whisper-light, fragrance-free formula that doubles as a daily hydrator, perfect for sensitive or scent-averse skin.Designed to wear beautifully under makeup and infused with skin-loving ingredients like tomato extract, carnosine, hyaluronic acid, jojoba and plant-derived squalane. It’s the kind of everyday face SPF that feels like skincare, not sunscreen.
- We Are Feel Good Inc. Coconut SPF50+ 75ml - We Are Feel Good Inc. Coconut Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ makes summer swim sessions a little more carefree with broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection that’s up to four hours water resistant! Ideal for beach days, pool laps or a spontaneous ocean dip. Lightweight, non-greasy and scented with a tropical coconut vibe, it delivers dependable coverage while you stay cool in and out of the water. Key Ingredients: vitamin E (antioxidant) and aloe vera (acts as an emollient and also but contains antioxidants which can help repair sun damage. Rich in Vitamins A, C, E and B12, its anti-inflammatory properties can reduce swelling and skin irritation).
Standard Procedure
You may have spotted this cool indie brand on the shelves of a lot of cool clothing stores; its signature 70s graphics are hard not to ogle over. But cool packaging aside…
Standard Procedure is a proudly Australian-made sunscreen label born from more than four decades of sun-care expertise and a lifelong love affair with the beach.
Crafted on the Sunshine Coast under some of the world’s strictest SPF regulations, the brand fuses high-performance SPF 50+ protection with clean, reef-friendly formulas enriched with Australian superfruits and antioxidants, delivering reliable daily defence that feels at home under the harsh Aussie sun.
Try:
- Standard Procedure Silk Mineral SPF50 Sunscreen - Standard Procedure Silk Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen is a beautifully lightweight mineral sunscreen that elevates everyday SPF into skincare territory thanks to its inclusion of Australian Kakadu Plum - one of the richest natural sources of Vitamin C. The zinc-based formula not only offers broad-spectrum protection but also helps brighten and even skin tone while feeling feather-light under makeup.
- Standard Procedure SPF 50+ Sunscreen 60ml - Standard Procedure SPF 50+ Sunscreen 60 ml is an everyday essential that marries high-performance sun defence with a skin-nourishing formula. Its organic chemical formulation is boosted with Australian superfruits rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, B and C to help fend off free radical damage and keep skin feeling refreshed and protected.
Beauti-fltr
Beauti-fltr is an Aussie sunscreen label designed to make SPF as effortless and beautiful as your morning moisturiser.
Partnering with a team of Australian sunscreen chemists, the brand created an honest, effective and, above all, pleasurable sunscreen that feels like silk on the skin.
It's also vegan and cruelty-free and includes antioxidant-rich ingredients like Kakadu plum (high in vitamin C) and vitamin E.
Best sunscreen under makeup? This one is a high contentder. It boasts a lightweight, invisible finish that doubles as a primer, so you’ll actually look forward to putting it on every day.
- Beauti-fltr Feather Light SPF 50+ - This 3-in-1 hero doubles as SPF, moisturiser and primer, offering broad-spectrum SPF 50+ protection with a delightfully weightless invisible finish that feels as good under makeup as it does on bare skin. Infused with hydrating antioxidants like vitamin C-rich Kakadu plum and vitamin E and housed in thoughtfully recyclable packaging, it’s a must-have for skin that wants defence and dewy radiance in one.
Ultra Violette
We’d say this iconic Australian sunscreen brand has a huge part to play in making sunscreen cool again.
Ultra Violette is excellent at turning SPF wear into a beauty-friendly, skincare-meets-sun-protection thing.
Looking gorgeous on our vanities and keeping us topped up all day when needed thanks to their iconic Preen Screen, they have crafted a sunscreen with every skin type in mind.
Try:
- Ultra Violette Vibrant Screen SPF 50 Active Facial SKINSCREEN 75ml - Oily-skinned friends who seek a lightweight gel formula, this one's for you. It's also quick-absorbing and non-greasy and sweat-safe.This water-gel facial sunscreen hydrates the skin while protecting it from harmful UV rays and delivering an invisible satin finish. Key ingredients include Kakadu plum as well as pink algae extract which is said to help with brighter skin and aloe vera which is a needed addition for soothing and hydrating skin.
- Ultra Violette Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial SKINSCREEN SPF50+ - A rue multitasking must-have, this hydrating facial SKINSCREEN™ blends broad-spectrum SPF 50+ with moisture-rich ingredients like squalane and Kakadu plum, giving you sunscreen, moisturiser and primer in one satin-finish formula. Lightweight yet nourishing, it slips into your daily routine with ease. Ideal for normal to dry skin.
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