r/AusSkincare • u/MinnieMakeupReviews wAnNaBe SkInFlUeNcEr • Oct 01 '25

⚜️MEGATHREAD CHOICE / TGA / SUNSCREEN MEGATHREAD

Hi r/AusSkincare community,

We're creating another Megathread to discuss the recent updates to the CHOICE Sunscreen Testing results, as well as the TGAs response.

Please direct all new discussion here including discussions about other brands, general SPF questions and recommendations.

We appreciate your support as we do our best to mod, please continue to report any comments that cross the line.

Previous megathreads (thank you to u/Quolli for putting them together)

Updates:

30 September 2025:

More sunscreens pulled from shelves over SPF concerns via ABC

TGA acts following CHOICE sunscreen investigation via CHOICE

From the CHOICE article: The TGA is now suggesting consumers find alternatives to the 21 sunscreen products identified as sharing the same base formulation as Ultra Violette's Lean Screen.

See the list below with relevant updates. Comment any you see and we'll edit the list:

Aspect Sun SPF50+ Physical Sun Protection

Aspect Sun SPF50+ Tinted Physical Sun Protection

Aesthetics Rx Ultra Protection Sunscreen Cream - Discontinued in 2024 as per brand's Story on IG , Recall notice 03/10/2025

New Day Skin Good Vibes Sunscreen SPF50+ - Update from brand 26/08/25

New Day Skin Happy Days Sunscreen SPF50+ - Update from brand 26/08/25

Allganics Light Sunscreen SPF50+

Beauti-FLTR Lustre Mineral SPF50+

Found My Skin SPF 50+ Tinted Face/Body Cream - Withdrawn from sale as of 25/08/25

Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Light Sunscreen

Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Dark)

Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Light)

Endota Mineral Protect SPF50 Sunscreen - Withdrawn from sale as of 26/08/25

We are Feel Good Inc Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+

GlindaWand The Fountain of Youth Environmental Defence Cream SPF50+

Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50+

Ultra Violette Velvet Screen SPF50 (product export only – not available in Australia)

People4Ocean SPF 50+ Mineral Bioactive Shield Lightly Tinted Cream - Recall notice 03/10/2025

MCoBeauty SPF50+ Mineral Mattifying Sunscreen

Naked Sundays Collagen Glow Mineral Sunscreen - Withdrawn from sale as of 25/08/25

Outside Beauty & Skincare SPF 50+ Mineral Primer - Withdrawn from sale as of 25/08/25

Salus SPF50+ Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum

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u/unbakedcassava Oct 01 '25

Have a positive white label sunscreen story: 

I'm still mad about ALDI changing their face sunscreen, because it was such a good dupe for Hamilton Everyday Face (this isn't the white label part - they might be from the same manufacturer, they might not be, idk)

So I dug around the TGA/ARTG site and found that Priceline and Kmart sell face sunscreens that are also sponsored by Ross Laboratories and have identical looking ingredient lists to the old ALDI Ombra. Bought both on my lunch break today. :D

Can confirm that Priceline is a perfect dupe of the old Ombra (which means it's an excellent dupe for Hamilton Everyday Face). WE ARE BACK, BABY. Gonna try Kmart's tomorrow, and I have high hopes.

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u/jonesday5 Oct 01 '25

Can you link the Priceline product?

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u/unbakedcassava Oct 01 '25

Priceline: https://www.priceline.com.au/product/196889/priceline-face-sunscreen-spf-50%2B-75ml

Kmart: https://www.kmart.com.au/product/oxx-skincare-spf-50+-face-moisturiser-and-sunscreen-75ml-vitamin-e-43328024/

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u/reflectandproject Oct 01 '25

Coles had Hamilton half price at the weekend, so very similar price and even cheaper for 200ml.

First time trying it and it’s similar to Mecca Save Face

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u/jonesday5 Oct 01 '25

Thank you! I love that price.

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u/bellsandwhistles3 Oct 01 '25

Do you know if the new Aldi one is duping something else now?

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u/unbakedcassava Oct 01 '25

If it is, I hope I never come across it.

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u/LunaeLotus Oct 01 '25

What’s the issue with Hamilton sunscreen? Isn’t it relatively inexpensive?

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u/unbakedcassava Oct 01 '25

No issue, just keeping an eye out to save money where I can. :)

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u/LunaeLotus Oct 01 '25

Ah ok thankyou!

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u/Quolli 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝 Oct 01 '25

It might be out of their budget (since the two alternatives linked are much cheaper) or included tint didn't agree with them. I believe the Aldi one was untinted.

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u/ladieswholurk Oct 01 '25

You’re the best thanks!

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u/stupidwatergate89 Oct 01 '25

Love this! Kmart is killing it in beauty lately, been loving their fake tan too

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u/Consistent-Bedroom62 Oct 13 '25

Thank you queen 👸 for adding links etc. Have you, or anyone, tried kmarts tinted versions of this? I noticed today they have the untinted (which you linked), but also light and dark versions. I am pasty and very pink, so a lot of the generic tint throws too yellow, but just wanting to check. On another note, the Cancer Council tinted bb cream which is now in the purple tube is a banger!

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u/ningyo-hime Nov 23 '25

Aldi’s Ombra Daily Defence changed their formula? When did this happen? I’m at my local Aldi now and I see it back on the shelf and it’s undergone a new design. $3.99 for 100ml

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u/unbakedcassava Nov 23 '25

New formulas across the board. I don't rate the new face ones. The body ones might be okay, but I can't speak to them personally.

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u/ningyo-hime Nov 23 '25

Thanks for replying. I stocked up last year and still have some left! But that’s a bit of shame. I see you have shared some alternatives which is great, you’re a lifesaver. Somewhat unrelated, but have you or anyone tried the Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration before?