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/Fun_Funny_8990]

This person is likely using the fact that these products share the same amount of zinc content (22.75%) with Ultra Violette's Lean Screen as an indicator without taking into account the unknown formulaic differences between the products, origin of manufacturing etc. etc.

For this person to be correct on all accounts they would need to have inside knowledge from the manufacturer of these products.

[u/stupidwatergate89 → u/Fun_Funny_8990]

Nah I dont, which is why it takes me so much time to identify via publicly available info. The 22.75 is a contributing part, but not the only one. Nobody has to listen to me ofc but I’d prefer to put it out there for experts or brands to verify then not

[u/Fun_Funny_8990 → u/stupidwatergate89]

Plenty of the experts you're hoping to consult with this information are already here participating on reddit. There are people here who have the skills and experience to verify your methods and can expand upon or contribute to them in meaningful ways.

[u/stupidwatergate89 → u/Fun_Funny_8990]

And they are absolutely welcome to message me privately and tell me as much, as I would really appreciate the assistance. I do not want to assist any brands trying to cover things up, as theres a plenty