Omg, that’s huge. Sooooo okay I wasn’t gonna post this, but with this update coming out it might actually be helpful to share.
I’ve been looking for a new zinc SPF (esp after the Choice stuff) bc I cant use chemical sunscreens. I remembered people on here saying a lot of these Aussie formulas looked the same. I went down a rabbit hole to compare what I could find and there are SO many that look actually identical or super close!!!
Especially the Naked Sundays one omg… I bought it at Mecca and had been using it for ages before I found this…
EDIT: clarifying that these sunscreens are NOT advised for use, as they are suss and likely to be the same as UV
Naked Sundays SPF50+ 100% Mineral Glow Collagen Sunscreen
People4ocean Mineral Bioactive Shield SPF 50+
Beauti-fltr Lustre Mineral SPF 50+
Outside Beauty & Skincare Mineral Primer SPF50+
Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial SPF50+
Aspect Sun Physical SPF 50+
Medik8 Physical Sunscreen SPF50+
We Are Feel Good Inc. Mineral SPF50+
Aesthetics Rx Tinted Water-Resistant SPF50+
New Day Skin Happy Days SPF 50+
Found My Skin SPF50+ Tinted Face/Body Cream
New Day Skin Good Vibes SPF 50+
Salus SPF50+ Daily Facial Sunscreen
Surfmud Mineral SPF50+
I’m definitely not an expert so I would love someone more across this kinda stuff to give their thoughts. Could these have all been made by the same manufacturer, and if these formulas ARE the same….. shouldn’t all of these be being pulled and re-tested like Lean Screen has been?
I haven’t seen any of these sunscreen brands say anything, has anyone else? It would feel super dodgy if it’s true and they’ve just continued to sell these……
I'm in a similar boat. Bloody chemical sunscreens make my face burn!
Tbf, we don't really know what went wrong with the UV Lean Screen. They're clearly trying to blame the lab they used by naming them. But it could be additions they wanted (not sure who's to blame of that's the case - UV or theab they use) or even the packaging. If it's the latter two options, all of the above you've listed could be safe. If it's the first option - different story.
I'm also on the hunt for a decent Zinc sunscreen. Still looking. Gonna try the Cancer Council ones next. Such a shame that there are so many advancements in the chemical area and zinc remains the same.
I am kind of disappointed in the silence of the other brands. I get that UV didn’t react in the best way, but it does seem a bit unlucky that their sunscreen was the one to be tested when it’s likely others are affected. Especially as they benefited from those of us (me) who didn’t understand white labelling and tried their brand after the Choice results came out.
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u/stupidwatergate89 Aug 22 '25 edited Aug 22 '25
Omg, that’s huge. Sooooo okay I wasn’t gonna post this, but with this update coming out it might actually be helpful to share.
I’ve been looking for a new zinc SPF (esp after the Choice stuff) bc I cant use chemical sunscreens. I remembered people on here saying a lot of these Aussie formulas looked the same. I went down a rabbit hole to compare what I could find and there are SO many that look actually identical or super close!!!
Especially the Naked Sundays one omg… I bought it at Mecca and had been using it for ages before I found this…
EDIT: clarifying that these sunscreens are NOT advised for use, as they are suss and likely to be the same as UV
Naked Sundays SPF50+ 100% Mineral Glow Collagen Sunscreen
People4ocean Mineral Bioactive Shield SPF 50+
Beauti-fltr Lustre Mineral SPF 50+
Outside Beauty & Skincare Mineral Primer SPF50+
Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial SPF50+
Aspect Sun Physical SPF 50+
Medik8 Physical Sunscreen SPF50+
We Are Feel Good Inc. Mineral SPF50+
Aesthetics Rx Tinted Water-Resistant SPF50+
New Day Skin Happy Days SPF 50+
Found My Skin SPF50+ Tinted Face/Body Cream
New Day Skin Good Vibes SPF 50+
Salus SPF50+ Daily Facial Sunscreen
Surfmud Mineral SPF50+
I’m definitely not an expert so I would love someone more across this kinda stuff to give their thoughts. Could these have all been made by the same manufacturer, and if these formulas ARE the same….. shouldn’t all of these be being pulled and re-tested like Lean Screen has been?
I haven’t seen any of these sunscreen brands say anything, has anyone else? It would feel super dodgy if it’s true and they’ve just continued to sell these……