Key Findings from CHOICE
CHOICE tested 20 popular sunscreens labeled SPF 50 or 50+ in an accredited Australian lab.
Only 4 out of 20 met or exceeded their claimed SPF ratings .
The standout performers were:
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Wet Skin SPF 50+ — tested at SPF 72
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Lotion SPF 50 — tested at SPF 56
Cancer Council Kid Sunscreen 50+ — tested at SPF 52
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Body SPF 50+ Hydrating Sunscreen — tested at SPF 51
The worst performer was Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+ Mattifying Zinc Skinscreen, which only delivered an SPF of 4, confirmed by repeat testing in Germany (SPF 5) .
Other sunscreens widely missed the mark, showing SPF results mostly in the 20s, 30s, and 40s, far below the claimed 50+ .