SPFobservatory

Australia depends on sunscreen, but not every product meets its label claim. spfobservatory.com brings together all publicly available data on SPF failures and recalls in Australia, offering clearer consumer transparency through one centralised source.

SPFobservatory

Australia depends on sunscreen, but not every product meets its label claim. spfobservatory.com brings together all publicly available data on SPF failures and recalls in Australia, offering clearer consumer transparency through one centralised source.

Brand:

Medik8

Product:

Physical Sunscreen Try Me 15mL

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

Medik8

Product:

Physical Sunscreen 60mL

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

Medik8

Product:

Physical Sunscreen Professional 60mL

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

Banana Boat

Product:

Baby Zinc Sunscreen Lotion

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

Banana Boat

,

TGA

,

Yahoo

Brand:

Hawaiian Tropic

Product:

Mineral Zinc Sunscreen Lotion

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

,

Yahoo

Brand:

Gem Care

Product:

Solar Screen Mineral Zinc Hydrating Face Sunscreen Lotion (120ml)

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

Gem

,

TGA

,

Yahoo

Brand:

Gem Care

Product:

Solar Screen Mineral Zinc Hydrating Face Sunscreen Lotion 50ml

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

Gem

,

TGA

,

Yahoo

Brand:

Cancer Council

Product:

Clear Zinc Kids

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

33

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

Choice

Brand:

Allganics

Product:

Light Sunscreen

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

Found My Skin

Product:

Tinted Face/Body Cream

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

,

ABC

Brand:

Ethical Zinc

Product:

Daily Wear Light Sunscreen

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

Ethical Zinc

Product:

Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Dark)

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

Ethical Zinc

Product:

Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Light)

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

Endota

Product:

Mineral Protect Sunscreen

SPF Claimed:

50

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

Bondi Sands

Product:

Zinc Mineral Body Lotion

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

26

Recalled:

Withdrawn

Sources:

Choice

,

ABC

,

Bondi Sands

Brand:

Bondi Sands

Product:

Zinc Mineral Face Lotion

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Withdrawn

Sources:

TGA

,

ABC

Brand:

Naked Sundays

Product:

Collagen Glow Mineral Sunscreen

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

Naked Sundays

,

ABC

Brand:

Salus

Product:

Daily Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

We Are Feel Good Inc

Product:

Mineral Sunscreen

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

Banana Boat

Product:

Sport Sunscreen Lotion

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

35

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

Choice

,

Marie Claire AU

Brand:

GlindaWand

Product:

The Fountain of Youth Environmental Defence Cream

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

People4Ocean

Product:

Mineral Bioactive Shield Lightly Tinted Cream

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

New Day Skin

Product:

Good Vibes Sunscreen

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

New Day Skin

Product:

Happy Days Sunscreen

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

Beauti-FLTR

Product:

Lustre Mineral

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

Outside Beauty & Skincare

Product:

Mineral Primer

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

Aspect Sun

Product:

Physical Sun Protection

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

Aspect Sun

Product:

Tinted Physical Sun Protection

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

Aesthetics Rx

Product:

Ultra Protection Sunscreen Cream

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

Brand:

MCoBeauty

Product:

Mineral Mattifying Sunscreen

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

TGA

,

Yahoo

Brand:

Ultra Violette

Product:

Lean Screen

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

4, 10, 21, 26, 33, 60, 61, 64

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

Ultra Violette

,

Choice

,

ABC

Brand:

Ultra Violette

Product:

Velvet Screen (International)

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

N/A

Recalled:

Yes

Sources:

Ultra Violette

Brand:

Aldi

Product:

Ombra

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

26

Recalled:

Inconclusive

Sources:

Choice

,

ABC

Brand:

Banana Boat

Product:

Baby Zinc Sunscreen Lotion

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

28

Recalled:

Inconclusive

Sources:

Choice

Brand:

Cancer Council

Product:

Everyday Value Sunscreen

SPF Claimed:

50

SPF Tested:

27

Recalled:

Inconclusive

Sources:

Choice

Brand:

Cancer Council

Product:

Ultra Sunscreen

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

24

Recalled:

Inconclusive

Sources:

Choice

Brand:

Coles

Product:

Sunscreen Ultra Tube

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

43

Recalled:

Inconclusive

Sources:

Choice

Brand:

Invisible Zinc

Product:

Face + Body Mineral Sunscreen

SPF Claimed:

50

SPF Tested:

38

Recalled:

Inconclusive

Sources:

Choice

Brand:

Neutrogena

Product:

Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch Lotion

SPF Claimed:

50

SPF Tested:

24

Recalled:

Inconclusive

Sources:

Choice

Brand:

Nivea Sun

Product:

Kids Ultra Protect and Play Sunscreen Lotion

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

41

Recalled:

Inconclusive

Sources:

Choice

Brand:

Nivea Sun

Product:

Protect and Moisture Lock Sunscreen

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

40

Recalled:

Inconclusive

Sources:

Choice

Brand:

Sun Bum

Product:

Premium Moisturising Sunscreen Lotion

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

40

Recalled:

Inconclusive

Sources:

Choice

Brand:

Woolworths

Product:

Sunscreen Everyday Tube

SPF Claimed:

50+

SPF Tested:

27

Recalled:

Inconclusive

Sources:

Choice

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