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Bondi Sands Daily Moisturising face SPF 50+
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Bondi Sands Daily Moisturising face SPF 50+

75 mL

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains chemical UV filters
  • May contain traces of 1,4-dioxane
  • Contains cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6)
  • Contains ethanolamines (MEA/DEA/TEA)
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Why it scores 73

Bondi Sands Daily Moisturising face SPF 50+ scores 73 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Homosalate: The EU's scientific committee found homosalate not safe up to 10% and safe only up to 7.34% in face products. Regulatory
  2. Octocrylene: The EU reviewed octocrylene for potential endocrine-disrupting properties and set new limits in 2022. Regulatory
  3. Cyclopentasiloxane (D5): Restricted in the EU (0.1%) in wash-off cosmetics since 2020 and in other cosmetics from 6 June 2027 because they persist and build up in the environment. Regulatory

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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Daily Moisturising face SPF 50+

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Ingredients

  • Homosalate
    Regulatory The EU's scientific committee found homosalate not safe up to 10% and safe only up to 7.34% in face products. [1]
  • Octocrylene
    Regulatory The EU reviewed octocrylene for potential endocrine-disrupting properties and set new limits in 2022. [2]
  • Cyclopentasiloxane (D5)
    Regulatory Restricted in the EU (0.1%) in wash-off cosmetics since 2020 and in other cosmetics from 6 June 2027 because they persist and build up in the environment. [3][4]
  • Cyclohexasiloxane (D6)
    Regulatory Restricted in the EU (0.1%) in wash-off cosmetics since 2020 and in other cosmetics from 6 June 2027 because they persist and build up in the environment. [3][4]
  • Octisalate
    Regulatory Allowed as a UV filter in EU cosmetics up to 5% (Annex VI, 2009 text). [5]
  • Polyethylene glycols (PEG) and ethoxylates
    Strong Ingredients named with PEG, -eth- or -oxynol- can carry trace 1,4-dioxane from manufacturing (IARC Group 2B). [6][7]
  • Avobenzone
    Regulatory Allowed as a UV filter in EU cosmetics up to 5% (Annex VI, 2009 text). [5]
  • Benzyl alcohol
    Regulatory Must be named on EU cosmetic labels above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off) because some people are allergic to it. [5][8]
  • Phenoxyethanol
    Regulatory The EU allows it as a preservative up to 1% (Annex V). [5]
  • Triethanolamine (TEA)
    Regulatory Limited to 2.5% in EU leave-on products and not to be used with nitrosating systems; IARC Group 3. [5][7]
subtotal−27.5
TOTAL 73Good

100 − 27.5 = 72.5 → 73

GTIN 00810020170177 · 2026-06-19

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy0 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g
Salt0 g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

AQUA (WATER), HOMOSALATE, CERA ALBA (BEESWAX), ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, OCTOCRYLENE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CETEARETH-20, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CARBOMER, BENZYL ALCOHOL SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE

Allergens and diets

  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/2195 of 10 November 2022 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as regards the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Acid Yellow 3, Homosalate and HAA299

    European Union (Official Journal) · Nov 10, 2022 · Law

    “the use of Homosalate should be restricted to face products (non-spray and pump spray products) only, up to a maximum concentration of 7,34 %.”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  2. Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1176 of 7 July 2022 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as regards the use of certain UV filters in cosmetic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · Jul 7, 2022 · Law

    “Benzophenone-3 is not safe for the consumer when used as a UV filter up to the current maximum concentration of 6 % in sunscreen products”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  3. Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/35 of 10 January 2018 amending Annex XVII to REACH as regards D4 and D5

    European Union (Official Journal) · Jan 10, 2018 · Law

    “Shall not be placed on the market in wash-off cosmetic products in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of either substance, after 31 January 2020.”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  4. Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1328 of 16 May 2024 amending Annex XVII to REACH as regards D4, D5 and D6

    European Union (Official Journal) · May 16, 2024 · Law

    “for all cosmetic products other than the ones mentioned in paragraph 3(a), paragraph 1 shall apply after 6 June 2027”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  5. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · Nov 30, 2009 · Law

    “cosmetic products shall not contain any of the following: (a) prohibited substances — prohibited substances listed in Annex II”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  6. 1,4-Dioxane in Cosmetics: A Manufacturing Byproduct

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration · Regulator

    “1,4-dioxane forms as a byproduct during the manufacturing process of certain cosmetic ingredients.”

    fda.gov

  7. Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)

    International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) · IARC

    monographs.iarc.who.int

  8. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · Jul 26, 2023 · Law

    “when their concentration exceeds 0,001 % in leave-on products and 0,01 % in rinse-off products.”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  9. Diethanolamine

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration · Nov 18, 2025 · Regulator

    “The NTP study did not establish a link between DEA and the risk of cancer in humans.”

    fda.gov