Applying SPF is a non-negotiable in your skincare routine — whether you've got a 167-step double cleanse method for glass skin, or you're wiping your face with a baby wipe and calling it a day, you can't skimp on your sun protection.

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Especially when you live in Australia. There's holes in the ozone, babes. The UV, will get you if you're not careful. 

But according to The Cancer Council, even when you're applying your sunblock each morning, there's actually a specific amount to use that'll actually keep you protected. 2.5mL or half a teaspoon to be exact. Basically, that translates to using one 75mL tube a month.

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For plenty of Aussies, using up 75mL of sunscreen per month might mean blowing through a bottle of $50+ product, 12 times a year, which can rack up $600 of hurt for your wallet. And that's not even taking SPF reapplication into account after four hours (or a particularly sweaty day)...

Instead, here's a better alternative to help you cut costs in half: BEAUTI-FLTR SPF.

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Their Lustre Mineral and Feather Light sunscreens are premium protection without the steep price tag. American beauty influencer, Susan Yara mentioned that among her tried and tested Australian sunscreens BEAUTI-FLTR's Feather Light SPF50+ is her favourite.

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"It has really great updated sunscreen filters," Susan raves about the Feather Light sunscreen. "It has this thick almost like moisturiser, primer feel to it but, it doesn't dry down to feel heavy. It's just kind of perfect and it never stings my eyes."

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At just $25 a bottle (or $0.66 per wear), you'll be saving half of what you would on big name sunscreen brands with the same amount of protection.

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Right now, you can save more money on your sun protection when you sign up for BEAUTI-FLTR's new subscription service which gives you two 75mL bottles of SPF for only $40.

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For more details visit the BEAUTI-FLTR website.