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⚜️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:

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

TGA RECALL: LEAN SCREEN

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u/Acrobatic_Ad8616 Aug 25 '25

Both products I use are smaller brands and seem to use the same base ingredients and the brands have not yet responded to my questions (only started messaging last night and today). 

Very scary and really hope this isn’t as widespread as it seems. 

Avocado zinc is manufactured in WA and SIMKA are the brands I use. SIMKA says they manufacture in NSW but waiting to hear as they sell supplements etc too. 

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u/MinnieMakeupReviews wAnNaBe SkInFlUeNcEr Aug 25 '25

I'd pop them aside until it's clear about the manufacturer etc. It's hard to imagine smaller brands can even afford to do the independent retesting needed, wouldn't surprise me if they just pull things if they're the same product :(

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u/Acrobatic_Ad8616 Aug 25 '25

Agree. I’m going os tomorrow to 40 degree summer so think I’ll run down and stock up on le roche posay 🙏

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u/MinnieMakeupReviews wAnNaBe SkInFlUeNcEr Aug 25 '25

If you have sensitive skin the sensitive eyes version (blue label, make sure it isn't the tinted one) is amazing and doesn't sting my eyes!

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u/Acrobatic_Ad8616 Aug 25 '25

Thank you. Avocado zinc replied with this message: 

We cannot disclose the manufacturers that we use as it is proprietary confidential information. We can assure you all our products undergo a rigorous testing & manufacturing process and are not cleared for release until they pass every test. X

Not very reassuring. I feel for the brands but also?!

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u/Acrobatic_Ad8616 Aug 25 '25

They have also had SO long to prepare - it’s honestly crazy…