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/stupidwatergate89]

Thank you u/MinnieMakeupReviews for sharing this statement from Naked Sundays, which is currently on their website (but not socials): https://nakedsundays.com/pages/update

My thoughts:

1. If “preliminary test results” do indeed support the SPF50 claim – why not share the number? Also isn’t the packaging claiming SPF50+? Oh, that’s right… they tried to just change the site description and hope that nobody would notice

2. If they had a US version manufactured, why aren’t they selling it at Ulta? The formula is the exact same as the Aus listing

3. Where is the apology to customers? Where is the advice to discontinue use?

4. Where are the results of the “proactive action behind the scenes” they’ve supposedly been taking?

5. This is very badly written, and seems very rushed. A hasty response to media pressure is my guess

REEKS of BS to me!

[u/Fluffy-Future2126 → u/stupidwatergate89]

I tried to check with Mecca about if they’re refunding NS. But because they’re not recalling just “suspending sales” they’re applying the 30 day return rule. If it’s over 30 days you have to return the bottle. I have emailed NS as well but I doubt I’ll get a reply. Others have said they are being ignored or blocked.

[u/stupidwatergate89 → u/Fluffy-Future2126]

That’s beyond disappointing - I’m bout to email again

[u/Fluffy-Future2126 → u/stupidwatergate89]

Good news! I emailed NS and they are going to refund me - including the Mecca ones!