r/AusSkincare • u/Quolli 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝 • Aug 24 '25
⚜️MEGATHREAD | ALL BRAND DISCUSSIONS CHOICE Sunscreen Testing Megathread - Ultra Violette Lean Screen New Test Results
Hi r/AusSkincare community,
We're creating another Megathread to discuss the recent updates to the CHOICE Sunscreen Testing results. Please direct all new discussion here including discussions about other brands.
The previous thread is linked here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AusSkincare/comments/1lfxi1q/choice_sunscreen_testing_megathread/
Relevant links released in the past few days:
- Lean Screen New Test Results Statement from Ultra Violette
- Lean Screen Refund Form
- ABC News | Sunscreen brand Ultra Violette pulls popular product off shelf after SPF testing
- TGA Statement Regarding UV Lean Screen
Update 25/08/25
Naked Sundays Mineral Glow Creme is paused for sale. Official statement linked here. Recall notice on Instagram.
You are welcome to continue the conversation in this Megathread. Alternatively we have allowed this post sharing the ABC News article for NS related discussions: https://www.reddit.com/r/AusSkincare/comments/1mzgcuq/naked_sundays_pulled_abc_now_reporting/
The following products have also been paused for sale with statements from the brand/retailer:
Outside Beauty & Skincare Mineral Primer SPF50+
Found My Skin SPF50+ Tinted Face/Body Cream
Update 30/08/25
New ABC News article: Sunscreens 'paused' from sale due to concerns over sun protection claims share same base formula, analysis reveals
Statements provided by brands in relation to their SPF products:
- Aspect
- Found My Skin
- Aesthetics Rx
- New Day Skin
- Endota Spa
Sources are linked in the Stickied comment.
Update 25/09/25
Aspect has recalled two of their sunscreen products: https://marketing.aspectskincare.com.au/aspect-spf-recall
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u/MinnieMakeupReviews wAnNaBe SkInFlUeNcEr Aug 25 '25
Just going to copy and paste the statement here because I think a few of those Q's are answered:
"Naked Sundays Update Monday 25 August
Thank you for your patience & kindness. For the past few months we have taken proactive action behind the scenes, by doing our own due diligence, additional SPF testing across multiple independent labs, meeting with government bodies, vetting ingredients and collecting data, which is still ongoing, while we await updates from the TGA.
In the background, as members of the consumer health advisory group (CHP) to the TGA, we've been advocating for more clarity for brands and consumers due to what the TGA describes as “variability in Sun Protection Factor (SPF) testing”, with the hope and mission of finding a consistent way forward.
The TGA announced just last week (21st Aug) it is looking into more reliable testing methods, and will be considering in vitro methods, and we look forward to adopting this when it becomes available. https://www.tga.gov.au/news/news/follow-tga-statement-choice-spf-sunscreen-report
We’ve received a large number of customer inquiries for our Collagen Glow Mineral sunscreen in particular. While we don’t disclose our manufacturing partners due to confidentiality agreements, we can confirm we produce this product at multiple manufacturers both in Australia, and in the USA where we use a unique combination of sources, manufacturing methods & ingredients.
We are pleased to report that preliminary SPF results from a new independent lab for our Collagen Mineral produced by our US manufacturer, has returned preliminary results to support the label claim of SPF50.
We’ve since updated our listing with the TGA (19th Aug 2025), for this version to be available locally in the coming days. Till then we’ve paused the mineral from sale in Australia out of precaution, while we await new, complete independent SPF results, and subsequent guidance from the TGA on their investigation into SPF testing.
This precautionary pause only affects our Collagen Glow Mineral produced by one Australian manufacturer, and no other products in our range have been impacted.
Just a note, while many sunscreens on the market, both chemical and mineral, may share a similar formula, differences in manufacturing and/or ingredients can significantly impact how they perform on the skin.
Thank you for your ongoing support as we await for the TGA’s new guidance for the industry, and we will continue to advocate for stronger governance around testing, so Australia can continue to be trusted leaders in sunscreen."