Event

CHOICE test of 20 SPF 50 sunscreens (2025)

June 2025 test of 20 sunscreens sold in Australia; 16 did not meet their SPF claims in CHOICE's results.

5 links, 5 backed by primary records

Connections 5

La Roche-Posay one of four that met their SPF claims Primary record 1
Neutrogena one lotion met its SPF 50 claim and another did not Primary record 1
Kenvue replied for Neutrogena that it stands by the label claim Primary record 2
Therapeutic Goods Administration regulator; acted after the test Primary record 2

Timeline 2 dates

Proof 2 sources

16 of 20 sunscreens didn't meet SPF claims in CHOICE test, CHOICE, 12 Jun 2025. Primary record
Consumer group CHOICE has tested 20 popular SPF 50 or 50+ sunscreens and found 16 of 20 products didn’t meet their SPF claims.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Wet Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ – tested at 72
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Lotion SPF 50 – tested at 56
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch Lotion SPF 50 – tested at 24
We tested the SPF claims of 20 sunscreens. 16 failed (with updates to December 2025), CHOICE. Primary record
We stand confidently by the label claim of SPF50 on Neutrogena® Sheer Zinc™ Dry Touch Lotion 88ML.
UPDATE 30 September, 2025: The Therapeutic Goods Administration acts, raising concerns over 20 sunscreens sold in Australia.

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