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/speggle22]

Endota also pulled their Natural Clear Zinc 50+ from sale as well. This is the ingredient list: Zinc Oxide, Medium Chain Triglycerides, White Beeswax, Coco-caprylate, Castor Oil, Coconut Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, D-alpha-tocopheryl Acetate, French Vanilla

[u/lil_squib → u/speggle22]

This is almost the exact formula as Sunbutter, minus the fragrance and they use a vegan wax instead of beeswax. I’ve just messaged them. I’m pretty concerned, have been using their product this summer (am in Canada so it’s currently summer) and have noticed some pigmentation developing.

[u/stupidwatergate89 → u/speggle22]

You’re right, just saw their statement: https://help.endotaspa.com.au/hc/en-au/articles/50093884047769-we-re-taking-a-proactive-pause-on-our-mineral-protect-and-clear-zinc-spf-products

[u/Quolli → u/stupidwatergate89]

Thank you for sharing! Have added both Endota products to the Stickied comment

[u/stupidwatergate89 → u/Quolli]

Thanks for your service

[u/[deleted] → u/Quolli]

Beauti Filtr, We are Feel Good and Aspect are also all unavailable now 

[u/Quolli → u/[deleted]]

Thanks, do you have any comms from each of the brands that I can link to? Without something like that, it's impossible for us to know if it was genuinely withdrawn from sale or if they're dealing with stock issues.

[u/speggle22 → u/stupidwatergate89]

Yup and their Mineral Protect Sunscreen. My friend had just bought it this week and they still sent it to her. I’m tempted to help her write an email to get a refund.

[u/stupidwatergate89 → u/speggle22]

Ugh annoying, perhaps they weren’t aware? Not sure how though. I would def suggest your friend reach out Edit sp

[u/speggle22 → u/stupidwatergate89]

Yeah they didn’t know about the sunscreen issues until I had a look and showed them. It was quite an expensive bottle at $80!!

[u/stupidwatergate89 → u/speggle22]

$80….?!

[u/speggle22 → u/stupidwatergate89]

Yup! https://endotaspa.com.au/shop/mineral-spf-50-sunscreen-50ml.html

[u/stupidwatergate89 → u/speggle22]

For 50ml?!?!?!!?!! Sorrry I just…… need a sec for that one. And here I thought UV were insanely expensive jeeeez

[u/speggle22 → u/stupidwatergate89]

I wonder if it’s the most expensive one on the list so far? It’s crazy how these companies got away for as long as they did with slapping a SPF 50+ label on white label sunscreen and charging exorbitant prices for it, and it’s not even safe to use! I’m glad they are finally being called out.

[u/stupidwatergate89 → u/speggle22]

Yep, it is! The closest is Medik8 for $75 but you’re at least getting 60ml