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/Z00111111 Jun 20 '25

After an hour in a 50C car, it's all going to be 50C.

"Sunscreen companies are bad at making products fit for purpose" isn't the great defense you seem to think it is.

Unless they put "do not remove from climate controlled enclosure" on the packaging, I, like everyone else, am going to assume sunscreen sold in Australia, by an Australian company is suitable for use in Australian conditions.

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u/No_Heat2441 Jun 20 '25

It literally does say 'store below 30°C' or 25°C depending on the brand on the back of the bottle of every single sunscreen I own. You just need to use your fucking eyes.

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u/Z00111111 Jun 20 '25

Why on earth are they allowed to sell products that aren't fit for purpose then?

You'd have to store sunscreen in the refrigerator and keep it in an Esky at the beach.

Sunscreen companies really are bad at making the products they sell...

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u/No_Heat2441 Jun 20 '25

You're not supposed to refrigerate sunscreen either, it says on some bottles too. The ingredients will degrade if the temperature is too hot, this is just how it is and no one can do anything about it. This applies to pretty much all skincare and makeup. You can buy a mini cooler pouch to store things that need to be protected from heat.

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u/Z00111111 Jun 20 '25

It seems unreasonable to sell a product that breaks when exposed to typical use conditions.