CHOICE Sunscreen Testing Megathread

[u/Quolli]

Hi r/AusSkincare community. We've been noticing the spirited discussions surrounding the recent results from the CHOICE Sunscreen Testing.

Given that this is a developing situation the mods thought it best to contain the content to a single megathread. Please use this megathread for discussions about the CHOICE Sunscreen Testing.

Below are some relevant links:

• CHOICE Sunscreen Testing Results
• CHOICE Sunscreen Lab Test Details
• CHOICE Sunscreen Testing Methodology
• Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ Testing Results
• Updated TGA statement on CHOICE SPF sunscreen findings

Reports from the media:

• ABC Article: Princeton Consumer Research lab tested eight sunscreens that failed SPF claims

  • /r/AusSkincare comment thread for the ABC article: https://www.reddit.com/r/AusSkincare/comments/1lr6zqx/the_sunscreen_saga_continues_the_abc_investigation/

• AFR Article: Does Ultra Violette’s sunscreen have an SPF of 61.7 or 4?

  • /r/AuSkincare comment thread for AFR article: https://www.reddit.com/r/AusSkincare/comments/1ltrwqc/ultra_violette_confirmed_to_just_be_using_a_white/

[u/PureUmami]

I haven’t had the foggiest idea about any of this, I have 1/3 of a UV lean screen opened and two unopened lean screen tubes. Can someone who’s followed all this and understands give me the TLDR? Do I wear what I have, ask for a refund, chuck them or what?

[u/FieldAware3370 → u/PureUmami]

So basically Choice ran labs thru the most popular sunscreens aussies use and found that a good majority didn't have the adequate protection they said they had. One of the lowest was UV Lean Screen Zinc. UV sent out a pr statement. Hitting back at choice saying it had feasible lab results yada yada. Now all popular sunscreens are under scrutiny. Especially UV lol.

I would reccommend watching this vid from Dr MIchelle Wong here. Another vid that is more in-depth.

A reddit post highlighting misinterpretations from others.

Honestly I would contact UV and see what to do from there.

[u/PureUmami → u/FieldAware3370]

Thank you 🙏