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Most Satisfied Customers | Hamilton

Hamilton has won Canstar’s 2026 Most Satisfied Customers Award for sunscreen with Aussies rating it the highest across the categories that drive customer satisfaction. 

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How we rate sunscreen brands

Our review compares sunscreen brands on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which sunscreen brand they think is best!



Canstar Blue surveyed 1,829 Australians for their feedback on the sunscreen brand(s) they’ve purchased and used in the last year.
  • The outcomes reported in these ratings are measured via PureProfile’s accredited online research panel.



Respondents rate their satisfaction with their sunscreen brand(s) from zero to 10, where zero is extremely dissatisfied and 10 is extremely satisfied. Brand satisfaction was rated by respondents on the following criteria:
  • Value for money: How satisfied are you with the quality and quantity of sunscreen for the price you pay?
  • Texture and consistency: How satisfied are you with the application and feel of the sunscreen on your skin?
  • Effectiveness: How satisfied are you with the level of sun protection provided by the sunscreen?
  • Scent: How satisfied are you with the scent of the sunscreen, including whether it is pleasant and not overpowering?
  • Packaging: How satisfied are you with the packaging, including ease of opening, storage, and size options?
  • Skin absorption: How satisfied are you with how quickly the sunscreen absorbs into your skin and leaves no greasy or sticky residue?



The winner is the brand Aussies rate highest for the things that matter most to customers, based on overall satisfaction. To see how we crunch the numbers, check out our methodology page.

Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included, so not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The brands rated in this survey are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.

  • Hamilton
  • Mecca Cosmetica
  • La Roche Posay
  • Coles
  • Neutrogena
  • Surf Life Saving
  • Nivea
  • Cancer Cancer
  • Bondi Sands
  • Ombra (Aldi)
  • Banana Boat
  • Cetaphil
  • Woolworths

Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.


Top Sunscreen Brand – Hamilton

Hamilton is an Australian sun and skincare brand that is sold in pharmacies and supermarkets across the country. The brand’s sunscreen is SPF 50+ and has kids, family, sensitive skin and tinted options.

About our consumer experts


Rachel Bollerman: Consumer Content Writer

This article was written by Canstar Blue Consumer Content Writer, Rachel Bollerman. Rachel graduated with a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism at the Queensland University of Technology in 2021. She has worked in public relations, marketing and communications roles at Jessica Cotton PR & Marketing and the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health. Gaining experience in broadcast journalism and blog writing, Rachel has also interned at 4ZZZ Community Radio and Fishburners.

When she’s not working, Rachel enjoys doing arts and crafts projects at home, watching true crime and spending time with friends. You can follow Rachel on LinkedIn.

 

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Grace Kinross: Graduate Consumer Research Specialist

Grace Kinross Graduate Consumer Research Specialist

Grace is in the final semester of her Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) degree at The University of Queensland, majoring in Business Analytics and Marketing. Her studies have equipped her with strong capabilities in data analysis and consumer research. Grace began her journey with Canstar in early 2025 as a casual research assistant and has since progressed into her current role, where she oversees the consumer research ratings across a wide range of product and service categories. She is responsible for survey design and consumer data analysis, and enjoys her focus on uncovering insights that inform Canstar Blue’s ratings and awards and help support consumers to make more informed decisions.

 

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Past ratings

Here are the past winners from Canstar Blue’s sunscreen ratings:

  • 2025: Ombra (Aldi)
  • 2024: Hamilton
  • 2023: Hawaiian Tropic
  • 2022: Hawaiian Tropic
  • 2021: Cancer Council & Neutrogena
  • 2020: SunSense
  • 2019: Neutrogena & SunSense
  • 2018: Le Tan
  • 2017: Hamilton
  • 2016: Ombra (Aldi) & Hamilton
  • 2015: SunSense
  • 2014: SunSense
  • 2013: Avon
  • 2011: Hamilton