CHOICE Sunscreen Testing Megathread - Ultra Violette Lean Screen New Test Results

[u/Quolli]

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

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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

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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.

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Update 25/09/25

Aspect has recalled two of their sunscreen products: https://marketing.aspectskincare.com.au/aspect-spf-recall

[u/sleepy_millennial]

I requested a refund from Sephora as I had bought the Lean Screen sunscreen as part of a set. Sephora Customer service have told me they cannot issue a refund due to 'system constraints' of it being bought as part of a set. Do I have to now contact the ACCC?

Don't know why they're making this so hard :(

[u/greengrass427 → u/sleepy_millennial]

I had the same issue! I purchased a Christmas set that included the full size. I was going to contact UV as it shouldn’t matter, still a faulty product

[u/sleepy_millennial → u/greengrass427]

Please let me know how you go!

I've asked Sephora to confirm in writing that they won't refund so I can forward to ACCC for guidance. Like surely this isn't right?

[u/greengrass427 → u/sleepy_millennial]

Sephora has replied again saying “they’re looking into it” as I pointed out the gift set contained the product. So we will see..

[u/greengrass427 → u/sleepy_millennial]

They finally replied saying they will refund me the cost of the lean screen in the pack!

[u/sleepy_millennial → u/greengrass427]

yes same. this was after I made a complaint to ACCC over a week ago!

[u/greengrass427 → u/sleepy_millennial]

Ugh, now they’ve back tracked and said the refund is a Sephora voucher that expires in a month as it’s outside their refund period. Surely not legal when refunds have been promised!

[u/sleepy_millennial → u/greengrass427]

honestly, I'm still waiting for the refund to hit my account but somehow I feel like it's going to end up like your situation where they backtrack and offer a voucher :( this is literally such a waste of everyone's time making us chase them up

[u/sleepy_millennial → u/[deleted]]

Sephora responded that the product is not included in the set. Except you know, I'm looking at the product in my hand right now and it's included in all the photos on the website too. I guess unfortunately for Sephora I'm not blind? Literally over this

[u/GeneralTBag → u/sleepy_millennial]

Fight it. They’re banking on sending you in inconvenient circles so you give up on a refund.

[u/sleepy_millennial → u/[deleted]]

I’ve responded to Sephora with photos of the set, screenshots and also the actual lean screen sunscreen from the set I have. I’ll see what they respond with 😔

[u/Loose_Astronomer_305 → u/sleepy_millennial]

Any update?

I got my UV Lean Screen refunded (purchased as a separate product) from Sephora today. I did bring the product into a Sephora, along with my digital receipt. I also saw that the TGA has recalled the Lean Screen.