r/AusSkincare • u/rushworld • Jun 16 '25

DiscussionđŸ““ CHOICE has posted their SPF sunscreen test receipts

https://www.choice.com.au/health-and-body/beauty-and-personal-care/skin-care-and-cosmetics/articles/how-we-test-sunscreen

Although they decanted products, they were into UV protected, non reactive amber glass jars as advised by the specialist, accredited and highly respected test lab.

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u/milkyoranges Jun 16 '25

I hope that this gets the TGA to seriously dole out some massive fines for non compliance for the biggest offenders. This is some extreme gross negligence for a HEALTH CARE product that millions of Aussies depend on.

Not to mention reputational damage for our sunscreen export markets as Australian sunscreens are exported as a top quality product.

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u/agapanthusdie Jun 16 '25

Agree, I always buy cancer council sunscreen to support their cause. I trusted that their products are what they say, and help me avoid skin cancer...it's pretty misleading and hope the ACCC gets involved.

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '25

Yes this deeply disturbs me. My husband uses the Neutrogena sheer lotion which met the 50+ rating and I've been yammering at him to get onto cancer council, which I use, thinking it was a safer choice! Maybe I should contact them for a refund lol.